Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Elephant Head

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 1 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

96°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

7.7 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

4,649ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Elephant Head is a rock climbing destination located near Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features routes classified as easy difficulty and sits at an elevation of 4,642 feet. Practical amenities include available parking and pet-friendly access. While general climbing resources describe Grand Junction's landscape as featuring jaggy red rocks, exposed cliff faces, and sandstone blocks, specific geological details for Elephant Head are not confirmed in the provided evidence. The spot is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

4,649 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,649 ft

2Climbing Route4,649 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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