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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Pull the Trigger

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, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

8 very high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:17 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

4,583ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Pull the Trigger is a rock climbing area located in Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 4,583 feet and offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with average skill levels. Accessible from a parking area, the spot allows pets and is open year-round from January to December. The primary route involves climbing a left-facing corner using 0 and 000 C3 protection, leading to a pillar with hand traverses and pocketed faces. The climb typically takes approximately 4 hours to complete. Climbers should prepare for varying seasonal conditions, including potential snow and ice in winter months and warmer temperatures during summer. The area is supported by local climbing infrastructure, including Grip Bouldering, which provides training facilities and community programs in Grand Junction.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,583 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,583 ft
2Climbing Route4,580 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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