PRINT: Climbing in Escalante Canyon Upper Bouldering, Grand Junction Area

Escalante Canyon Upper Bouldering

Colorado > Grand Junction… > Escalante Canyon

Access Issue: The Cabin Wall and the Island are both closed to climbing Details

The Cabin Wall and the Island are closed. In regard to the rest of the areas in Escalante "Continued use of this area relies on good stewardship and a relationship of trust with the landowner."

Respect local residents, cattle and wildlife by following the posted speed limit of 20 mph.
Minimize user impact by staying on established trails and roads.
Park off the road in established pull-offs or parking areas.
Pack out human waste and garbage.
Keep noise to a minimum.
Portions of Escalante Canyon are active ranching areas. Keep pets under leash control at all times.
No fires and no discharge of firearms.
Camp in established areas only. No camping on private property.

Description

This is an area just off the road at the beginning of the canyon that houses a decent amount of boulders. This area is usually sunny and has an incredibly quick approach from the car.

Getting There

From Grand Junction, take US Highway 50 South until you reach the Dominguez/Escalante Road (the same as the crack climbing). Turn West here, and drive down the road until it curves left a bit, and begin looking for smaller rock formations to appear. Just before the road heads significantly downhill are the main boulders on the left side of the road. Park at the top of the hill, and work your way over the 1 minute approach to reach the first cave formation known as "The Heroin Cave".

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

After sticking the crux, move onward up the final easy moves through the top.