Day Old Mackerel

About

Day Old Mackerel is a rock climbing destination in Grand Junction, Colorado, located on the Western Slope at an elevation of 4,649 feet. The site is classified as difficult and serves as a destination for experienced climbers seeking challenging routes that require skill and physical endurance. The area features sport climbing options, with specific grades including 5.10a and 5.10b noted on technical databases. Climbers have access to parking facilities, and the site permits dogs. The climbing area is accessible year-round, offering routes from January through December. Seasonal conditions vary, with potential for snow and ice in winter months and hot desert temperatures during the summer. The site is situated within a broader climbing area that includes canyon walls and desert cliffs, supported by local guidebooks such as "Grand Junction Rock" by K.C. Baum and resources from the Western Colorado Climbers' Coalition.