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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Sunken Curve Corner

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 8:16 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

5.5 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 76°.

Distance

Elevation gain

4ft

High point

4,610ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Sunken Curve Corner is a rock climbing area located in Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. Parking is available on-site, and the area is pet-friendly. The elevation of the climbing spot is listed as 4,606 feet in the database, though one source cites 6,902 feet. Routes are accessible year-round, from January to December. Climbers can expect to spend approximately four hours navigating the routes. The terrain features rock formations characteristic of the Colorado Western Slope, including canyon walls and desert cliffs. Local resources include climbing shops like Summit Canyon Mountaineering and REI, as well as guidebooks covering Unaweep Canyon and the Grand Junction area. The Western Colorado Climbers' Coalition provides updates on access and bolting rules.

Trail profile

Gain

4 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,610 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,606 ft
2Climbing Route4,610 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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