Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Gotta Have Balls, Gotta Have Nuts

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

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 1 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

5.8 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 76°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

4,646ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Gotta Have Balls, Gotta Have Nuts is a rock climbing area in Grand Junction, Colorado, located at an elevation of 4,642 feet. The site offers difficult routes suited for experienced climbers seeking a challenging physical effort. Parking is available on-site, and the area permits pets. Climbers can access the routes year-round, with conditions ranging from warm summers to potential snow and ice in winter. The climbing features include jaggy red rocks, exposed cliff faces, technical boulders, and crack climbing. The area includes sandstone blocks and granite canyon walls, with specific routes like Big Blocky offering trad climbing on vessicled rock. The estimated duration for a visit is approximately 4 hours.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

4,646 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,646 ft

2Climbing Route4,646 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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4,642'

4 hr