Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO
Liberty Cap Tower
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 4 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
5.8 moderate
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:16 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 72°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
17ft
High point
5,302ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Liberty Cap Tower is a prominent rock climbing formation within Colorado National Monument, accessible from Grand Junction. The site features a distinctive dome capped by a short, fifteen-foot cliff equipped with iron rungs and rock steps. Climbers ascend this exposed section to reach the summit. The approach involves hiking the Liberty Cap Trail, which varies in length from 4 to 14 miles depending on the specific route taken, such as the Upper Trailhead on Rim Rock Drive or the Lower Trailhead accessed via South Broadway and Wildwood Drive. The terrain includes pinyon-juniper forest and sagebrush flats. Parking is available at the trailheads, and the area is pet-friendly. While the climb is rated difficult, the trail itself offers moderate difficulty with steep sections followed by flatter terrain near the rim. Facilities include two bathrooms located at the Rim Rock Drive turnaround. The elevation is approximately 5,289 feet.
Trail profile
Gain
17 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,302 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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