Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Uncle Fester

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 3 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 5:06 pm.

40°

Clear

Feels like 36°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:48 am to 5:06 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,690 cfs and falling, water 48°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

121ft

High point

5,306ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Uncle Fester is a rock climbing area in Grand Junction, Colorado, featuring difficult routes. The site sits at an elevation of 5,185 feet. Parking is available on site, and pets are allowed. One specific route, a 19.81-meter trad climb rated 5.10b, is located in Rough Canyon. Climbing is possible year-round, though seasonal weather affects conditions.

Trail profile

Gain

121 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

5,306 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,185 ft

2Climbing Route5,306 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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