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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Jungle Gym

difficultFeaturedSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Delta County, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

79°

Smoky

Feels like 79°

Trailhead temp

60° est. at 10,335 ft

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

6.5 high

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

13ft

High point

10,335ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Jungle Gym is a sport climbing route on Grand Mesa, located in the Palisade Lobe of the Uncompahgre National Forest. The site sits at an elevation of 5,195 feet, with the broader climbing area averaging 10,000 feet. The rock is volcanic basalt, characterized by steep, featured walls with high quality. The specific route is 40 feet long and features sport protection consisting of four bolts and a two-bolt anchor. The climb begins on a ledge above the paleosol, enters a flare, and moves past steep jugs to a bulge before finishing on a slab at the chains. The route is classified as difficult. Parking is available, and pets are permitted. Access is year-round. The site is approximately 20 feet to the right of the route Xenolith.

Trail profile

Gain

13 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,335 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,331 ft
2Climbing Route10,322 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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