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Grand Junction in June

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paul.adams.3 · · Knoxville, TN · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 45

My wife and I are teachers and we've got 2 kids under 5. Were looking to spend a month somewhere and Grand Junction prices seem reasonable.  Wondering what you all think of Grand Junction in June as far as temps and activities, mostly for bouldering and mountain biking. Thanks!

Kip Kasper · · Bozeman, MT · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 200

Really hot. 

Mark E Dixon · · Possunt, nec posse videntur · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 984
Kip Kasper wrote:

Really hot. 

Maybe look into Gunnison? Although I'm not sure about the bouldering there.

If you aren't tied to Colorado, maybe Hill City in South Dakota.

Which is more important, MTB or bouldering?

paul.adams.3 · · Knoxville, TN · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 45

I'll check out Hill City, thanks!  Also open to other suggestions.  Seems like Grand Junction will be tough that time of year.  I'd say MTB might be a little higher on the scale since my wife is more of a biker, but mainly we want to be able to check out a new spot with the fam and have some activities where one of us could get out solo easily for a couple hours

Chad Miller · · Grand Junction, CO · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 150

It will be warm but not hot. Think high 80’s to low 90’s.  You’d still want to do most things before 2pm though.

Most of the good climbing is going to be in Unaweep canyon which is about  80 minutes south east of Junction.  

There are loads of mountain biking within 20 minutes of Junction  

Tal M · · Denver, CO · Joined Dec 2018 · Points: 3,184
Chad Miller wrote:

Most of the good climbing is going to be in Unaweep canyon which is about  80 minutes south east of Junction.  

***30 minutes southwest

Chad Miller · · Grand Junction, CO · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 150
Tal M wrote:

***30 minutes southwest

Whoops!  I meant to type 40 minutes! Thanks for catching that!  Technically is mostly south of GJ however you’ll drive SE on HWY 50 then SE on 141

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