Grand Junction Area
Grand Junction Area in Colorado has 15 climbing routes across 13 grades, featuring bouldering pads, sport, and trad.
- 15 routes
- 5.8- – 5.12-
- Bouldering · Trad · Sport
Best time to visit Grand Junction Area
Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
39° / 15°
5 wet
Feb
47° / 21°
5 wet
Mar
59° / 29°
6 wet
Apr
67° / 35°
5 wet
May
78° / 45°
5 wet
Jun
89° / 52°
3 wet
Jul
95° / 60°
4 wet
Aug
91° / 58°
5 wet
Sep
83° / 48°
5 wet
Oct
69° / 36°
5 wet
Nov
54° / 25°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 16°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fruita, CO, 5.3 mi away at 4,498 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Grand Junction Area climbing area in Colorado sits about 2 miles from the town of Redlands, making it an easy stop for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts passing through the region. It is a compact, well-served spot with a range of climbing styles and grades, including bouldering, sport and trad routes, and it pairs naturally with other outings in the surrounding area. The climbing here is varied. Of the 15 routes listed, seven are boulders, and the grades run from about 5.8- to 5.12- on the YDS scale. Sport climbers will find routes like "Unknown 2" at 5.10- and "Unknown" at 5.12-, while trad climbers can try "Horse Girl" at 5.10+. V-scale boulders sit in the V1 to V2+ range. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Fruita weather station show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 69°F, while July averages climb to about 95°F. The area is easy to link with other outings. The Walker Wildlife Loop hike is just 0.2 miles away, and the Riverfront Trail - Monument View Section is about 0.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, Junction West RV Park is roughly a mile away, and the Wandering Wall climbing area is about 2 miles out.
Routes (15)
Breaking Bad Boulder(2)
Chattanooga Choo Choo Block(1)
Dam Wall(1)
Flying Time Block(1)
Rabbit Valley(3)
Rattlesnake Canyon(1)
Swimming Hole, The(4)
Wall of Noise Boulder(2)
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