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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Purge

difficultSpring 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, 21 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

87°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 87°

Trailhead temp

68° est. at 10,236 ft

Storm chance

8% tonight

Wind

10 mph WNW

UV index

0.5 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

10,236ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Purge is a rock climbing area located on Grand Mesa in Western Colorado, near Grand Junction. The site sits at an elevation of 10,236 feet. The climbing features difficult routes that require skill and endurance. Parking is available at the site, and pets are allowed. Access is year-round, though winter conditions may require additional gear and precautions. The area is part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The rock is volcanic basalt, which is generally highly fractured, though some areas offer steep, featured walls with good rock quality.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,236 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,226 ft
2Climbing Route10,230 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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