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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Mother's Day

moderateSpring 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, 2 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

6.5 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

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

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

4,665ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Mother's Day is a rock climbing area within Unaweep Canyon, located just outside Grand Junction on Colorado’s Western Slope. The site features moderate difficulty routes set in a low-elevation desert environment at 4,662 feet. The area offers parking and allows pets. Climbers can access the routes year-round, though summer heat is a factor to consider. The climbing consists of traditional crack routes and some sport lines, with options for multi-pitch adventures or shorter climbs. The rock type is primarily metamorphic granite and gneiss, with some Burro sandstone blocks. The area has low traffic compared to other Colorado climbing destinations, allowing for sustained crack climbing with occasional runouts. Access is generally open, though some routes are on private property, requiring climbers to respect local residents.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,665 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,665 ft
2Climbing Route4,662 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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