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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

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difficultSpring 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, 4 mi
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Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.1 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

7ft

High point

5,292ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Rock climbing near Grand Junction, Colorado, primarily focuses on two distinct areas: Colorado National Monument and Unaweep Canyon. Colorado National Monument features sandstone towers, crack systems, and canyon walls in a desert landscape. Unaweep Canyon offers granite trad climbing. The region serves as a gateway for these destinations. Climbing routes range from beginner to experienced levels. Access is available year-round. Parking is available on site. Pets are allowed. The elevation is listed as 5,285 feet in the database, though one source cites 7,480 feet. Difficulty is noted as difficult for specific routes. A specific route named Bighorn is described as a 5.9 YDS trad climb, 45 feet long, located near Devil's Kitchen. It involves climbing a crack that widens. The area is subject to fire evacuations, such as the CriticalGold Mountain Fire.

Trail profile

Gain

7 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,292 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,285 ft
2Climbing Route5,292 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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