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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Steppin' On it

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, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

96°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

7.7 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,646ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Steppin' On it is a rock climbing route located in the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 4,644 feet and is classified as difficult. It features a 25.91-meter route on the Liberty Cap Buttress. The area offers year-round access from January through December, with an estimated visit duration of 4 hours. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. Grand Junction serves as the primary hub for this climbing region, located at the junction of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers. Local resources include Summit Canyon Mountaineering downtown, an REI store east of downtown, and the Western Colorado Climbers' Coalition for access updates. The region is known for desert cliffs, canyon walls, and crack climbing.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,646 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,646 ft
2Climbing Route4,646 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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