Rock Climbing in Unaweep Canyon
Come rock climbing on the golden granite in Unaweep Canyon: whether it’s 4-star finger cracks, challenging multi-pitch, delicate slab, or long moderate routes for alpine prep. Unaweep Canyon is a well kept secret on the West Slope, with no current in print guidebook and hidden away in a remote part of rural Colorado. Our AMGA certified guides are local climbers with an intimate knowledge of the climbing in Unaweep Canyon and can help introduce you to classic routes, whether you’re an experienced climber or just getting started.
Single pitch and multi-pitch granite rock climbing
Routes range from 5.6 to 5.13
Beginner to intermediate difficulty
There are introductory toprope routes for newer climbers, moderate multi-pitch routes for adventure seekers and challenging single and multi-pitch routes for advanced climbers.
Full day (8 hours)
Mid March - late November
Grand Junction, CO
6,860 ft / 2,090 m
Golden Granite in Southwest Colorado
A climber’s paradise just south of Grand Junction, Unaweep Canyon boasts hundreds of routes on soaring granite cliffs. This destination should be on every rock climber’s list if you’re visiting Grand Junction. Expect a multitude of delicate face climbs, hand and finger cracks, and plenty of moderate off-width routes (did you even know that offwidth climbing can be fun?) too. Unaweep Canyon’s variety of multi-pitch trad climbing and single pitch bolted sport climbing make it a wonderful rock climbing adventure destination for every climber’s style. Additionally, the breathtaking views from the canyon rim add another dimension to the climbing experience.
Most of the walls in Unaweep Canyon face south and the golden granite walls reflecting the sunshine make this a great zone for cooler temps and is best during the early spring and late fall. It is actually possible to rock climb in a t-shirt here in the middle of winter during a calm and sunny day!
