Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Dead President

moderateSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 2 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

8 very high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:17 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

—

Elevation gain

7ft

High point

4,561ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Dead President is a moderate rock climbing area located in Grand Junction, Colorado, situated within the Rough Canyon section of BLM land. The site sits at an elevation of 4,561 feet and features sandstone cliffs with a variety of trad, sport, and top rope routes. Access is straightforward from Grand Junction via Broadway (CO Highway 340), turning onto Rim Rock Drive and following CS Road for approximately five miles to the canyon turnoff. Climbers park in a gravel lot and hike roughly one-quarter mile south on a rough road to reach the climbing area. The site is pet friendly and offers on-site parking. While specific water sources are not detailed in the provided records, the area is accessible year-round and supports routes of moderate difficulty suitable for various skill levels.

Trail profile

Gain

7 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

4,561 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,554 ft

2Climbing Route4,554 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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