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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Waxing Gibbous

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, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

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

3ft

High point

4,731ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Waxing Gibbous is a rock climbing area located in Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features moderate difficulty routes, making it suitable for climbers with some experience. Elevation is recorded at 4,731 feet in the database, though web sources cite 5,621 feet; the discrepancy should be verified on-site. Parking is available, and the area is pet-friendly. Access is year-round, with conditions generally supporting climbing from January through December. The climbing environment consists of red rocks and sandstone blocks typical of the Grand Junction area. Climbers can expect to spend approximately four hours exploring the routes. The area is part of the broader Grand Valley climbing scene, which includes nearby options like Unaweep Canyon and Colorado National Monument.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,731 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,731 ft
2Climbing Route4,728 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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