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DescriptionThis is the description for all the one-two pitch routes along the Monument Trail leading to Independence Monument. There are some nice moderate (5.8-9) trad routes here, as well as some more difficult face climbs (sport), and even some multi-pitch hand cracks. They are nice routes to finish up a day after climbing the monument. Getting ThereFirst Area: As the Monument Trail leaves the fence and starts following the creek bed up the canyon, many one-pitch lines will come into view on the right side of the canyon. Look for a prominent right-facing dihedral and 40ft to its right, a left-facing dihedral. In between these routes are several bolted climbs. All have fixed rap anchors.
Featured Route For Monument Canyon
Desert Solitaire 5.11a C1 CO : Grand Junction : Monument Canyon
Access this stellar route via the Lower Independece Monument trail. The route is located 400 yards up trail from Monolith Spire and 1/4 mile before Independence Monument. Look right for the beautiful Lighning Bolt splitter 2 pitches up with a left angling 4th class ramp leading to it. Approach via drainage after trail passes inbetween two large boulders. This route is south-facing and very sunny.P1. Crux Pitch. Locate a beautiful left facing wing...[more]
Photos of Monument Canyon
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