Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO
Things Fall Apart
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 4 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 92°
Trailhead temp
89° est. at 5,484 ft
Wind
0 mph
UV index
8 very high
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:16 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
720ft
High point
5,484ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Things Fall Apart is a difficult rock climbing route located in Grand Junction, Colorado, at an elevation of 5,484 feet. The climb typically takes around four hours to complete. Parking is available at the base, and pets are allowed. The site is accessible year-round, from January through December. Grand Junction offers a variety of climbing options, including desert cracks and sandstone blocks, with spring and fall often being the best times to visit. The area is part of the Colorado National Monument, which features canyons and mesas similar to the Grand Canyon. Climbers can find local beta and gear at Summit Canyon Mountaineering and REI. Guidebooks such as 'Grand Junction Rock' by K.C. Baum provide detailed information on the area's climbs.
Trail profile
Gain
720 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,484 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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