Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Vesicle Joyride

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, 3 mi

Good to go

Good window today.

69°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 69°

Storm chance

5% tonight

Wind

5 mph SE

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,160 cfs, water 65°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

4,557ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Vesicle Joyride is a sport climbing route located near Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb features a thin hands-to-hands splitter leading to a ledge at approximately 10 feet, followed by a steep, pocketed slab with three bolts and a two-bolt anchor. The route is 50 feet (15 meters) long and was first ascended by Alex Garhart and Walters in November 2012. Climbers should bring a #2 Camalot for protection alongside the bolts. The area offers parking and is pet friendly, making it accessible for local climbers with vehicles and dogs. The route is classified as difficult and requires skill and physical endurance, with an estimated duration of 4 hours. It is accessible year-round from January to December.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

4,557 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,557 ft

2Climbing Route4,557 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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4,557'

4 hr