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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Leprechaun

difficultFeaturedSpring 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, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

Elevation gain

4ft

High point

4,682ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Leprechaun is a rock climbing area in Grand Junction, Colorado, classified as difficult. The site sits at an elevation of 4,674 feet and offers parking for visitors. It is pet friendly and accessible year round. The climbing routes are technical and physically demanding, requiring skill and endurance from climbers. The area is part of the Grand Junction climbing scene, which includes desert sandstone towers in Colorado National Monument and granite crack routes in Unaweep Canyon. Leprechaun is noted for its specific route characteristics, with references to colors like yellow and pink on some climbs. Local resources include Summit Canyon Mountaineering for gear and beta, as well as guidebooks covering the region. The Western Colorado Climbers' Coalition provides updates on access and bolting rules.

Trail profile

Gain

4 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,682 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,682 ft
2Climbing Route4,678 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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