#1 09-14-24 Solo. Strong easterly winds up to the first plateau. This trail is nothing if not steep - be prepared to grind it out. One of the first trails I've climbed on which the lower one third is barren and then one begins to find vegetation. The trail was, for me, difficult to follow in several places; I was glad to have the All Trails app to help me get back on track. There is some mild exposure during an extended traverse after the second plateau. A beautiful American flag waving atop a 25-foot flagpole beckons one to the true summit. Peak #78 in my 80in80 quest.
yadahzoemtn - Jul 22, 2024 3:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2024
Early morning start
Visiting my son, Broc, his wife, Jenn, and 11 month old Finn. Got up at 4:00 am and hit the trail by 4:45. Quick ascent up and back down before breakfast. Beautiful views once the sun gave me enough light to see! Steep.
skrt.jr - Feb 26, 2024 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Feb 25, 2024
Didn't spend a lot of time on top - I could see the showers approaching. Rain/hail caught up with me; clay trail became like grease. Didn't bother the 3 horses I saw on one of the platforms the trail passes through.
tehbea5t - May 27, 2018 11:03 am Date Climbed: May 13, 2017
Garfield
I've climbed here many times since the first time and it is probably my favorite. Driving there is a ritual and getting there before anyone else (when possible) is always a plus.
Shaylee - Mar 18, 2015 5:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2015
Mount Garfield
It was my 300th mountain!
Kessler - Mar 18, 2015 5:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2015
Mount Garfield
3-15-2015
11-22-2015
Sarah Simon - May 24, 2014 7:59 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2014
Mt Garfield Trail
Crappy high country weather chased us out to the desert this weekend. I've driven past this ruggedly handsome peak so many times it was time to pay the summit a visit. Nice and steep as soon as we left the Jeep. Loved the sweeping views from high on the plateau. Hung out on the summit for over and hour just taking it in!
I climb at least twice a year, I love Mount Garfield. There are wonderful route coming up the backside too that are less strenuous. Best time up: 35min
Liba Kopeckova - Jan 29, 2012 8:07 am Date Climbed: Jan 28, 2012
a great hike
great hike with my son, brother and Duchess. Reached the summit when it was dark and had great night views over Grand Junction area.
5/28/13 - 2x more, fun and short hike (only 2 miles, 2000 feet one way = 4 miles total), nice outing again with my son (CMU student at GJ) and Duchess
chicagotransplant - Apr 26, 2010 10:24 am Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2010
Mount Garfield Trail
1st: 4/25/10; Nice trail and views! Although even at 11am in late April this was a warm hike, definitely wouldn't want to climb this one on a summer afternoon.
2nd: 11/4/17; With Rachael up the Garfield trail.
Great little trail, short but steep. Nice elevation gain for getting ready for bigger mountains. Little hard on the knees coming down, but the experience and views are worth the pain!
All around wonderful mountain packed with exciting formations and breath-taking (literally) approaches! I've utilized mt. garfield for the past six months as a conditioning tool and have developed a healthy respect for its numerous different and interesting approaches. I recommend trying one of the many many many different alternate routes that exist!
Kiefer - May 7, 2009 1:46 am Date Climbed: May 4, 2009
Standard
2,000ft in 2 miles. It'll definately get you sweating. Especially when it's 80 frickin degrees out!
From the summit, I can see why they're called the Book Cliffs. Beautiful views of the Grand Valley.
Brian Kalet - Sep 3, 2008 12:44 pm Date Climbed: Feb 21, 2009
Climbed Twice
9/2/2008
2/21/2009
kavak - Aug 27, 2008 9:53 am Date Climbed: May 24, 1998
Mt Garfield Trail
Climbed this with my youngest son. He wasn't in the right frame of mind when we first started but I believe he enjoyed it as much as I did at the end. Tremendous views! They were replacing the flag while we were on the summit. They told us the pole commemorated Vietnam Veterans of the Grand Junction area.
Larry V - Oct 5, 2006 3:44 am Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2006
Another summit with Dad
Climbed with my 83-year-old dad, and sister on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Wow, what views!!!
Moogie737 - Sep 16, 2024 3:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2024
Garfield Trail Route#1 09-14-24 Solo. Strong easterly winds up to the first plateau. This trail is nothing if not steep - be prepared to grind it out. One of the first trails I've climbed on which the lower one third is barren and then one begins to find vegetation. The trail was, for me, difficult to follow in several places; I was glad to have the All Trails app to help me get back on track. There is some mild exposure during an extended traverse after the second plateau. A beautiful American flag waving atop a 25-foot flagpole beckons one to the true summit. Peak #78 in my 80in80 quest.
yadahzoemtn - Jul 22, 2024 3:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2024
Early morning startVisiting my son, Broc, his wife, Jenn, and 11 month old Finn. Got up at 4:00 am and hit the trail by 4:45. Quick ascent up and back down before breakfast. Beautiful views once the sun gave me enough light to see! Steep.
skrt.jr - Feb 26, 2024 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Feb 25, 2024
First summitIt was my first mountain for 2024
utahjimk - Apr 5, 2019 4:52 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2019
via Mt Garfield trailDidn't spend a lot of time on top - I could see the showers approaching. Rain/hail caught up with me; clay trail became like grease. Didn't bother the 3 horses I saw on one of the platforms the trail passes through.
tehbea5t - May 27, 2018 11:03 am Date Climbed: May 13, 2017
GarfieldI've climbed here many times since the first time and it is probably my favorite. Driving there is a ritual and getting there before anyone else (when possible) is always a plus.
Shaylee - Mar 18, 2015 5:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2015
Mount GarfieldIt was my 300th mountain!
Kessler - Mar 18, 2015 5:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2015
Mount Garfield3-15-2015
11-22-2015
Sarah Simon - May 24, 2014 7:59 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2014
Mt Garfield TrailCrappy high country weather chased us out to the desert this weekend. I've driven past this ruggedly handsome peak so many times it was time to pay the summit a visit. Nice and steep as soon as we left the Jeep. Loved the sweeping views from high on the plateau. Hung out on the summit for over and hour just taking it in!
Misa - Jun 8, 2013 1:15 pm
2xI did it 2x - one in the winter with snow and once in the summer. Steep trail, incredible views....
Jeremy Hakes - May 29, 2013 11:58 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2013
Awesome trail!With Erin.
adunn101 - Apr 22, 2012 12:54 pm
Great for SunsetsI climb at least twice a year, I love Mount Garfield. There are wonderful route coming up the backside too that are less strenuous. Best time up: 35min
Liba Kopeckova - Jan 29, 2012 8:07 am Date Climbed: Jan 28, 2012
a great hikegreat hike with my son, brother and Duchess. Reached the summit when it was dark and had great night views over Grand Junction area.
5/28/13 - 2x more, fun and short hike (only 2 miles, 2000 feet one way = 4 miles total), nice outing again with my son (CMU student at GJ) and Duchess
chicagotransplant - Apr 26, 2010 10:24 am Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2010
Mount Garfield Trail1st: 4/25/10; Nice trail and views! Although even at 11am in late April this was a warm hike, definitely wouldn't want to climb this one on a summer afternoon.
2nd: 11/4/17; With Rachael up the Garfield trail.
blueshade - Apr 21, 2010 12:42 pm
Great little trailGreat little trail, short but steep. Nice elevation gain for getting ready for bigger mountains. Little hard on the knees coming down, but the experience and views are worth the pain!
edevart - Apr 4, 2010 11:30 pm Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2010
Copper CabraGreat steep but short jaunt. Fantastic views. Encountered a miniature horse near the summit. Strange.
dakotaconcrete - May 28, 2009 4:20 am
Mt. GarfieldAll around wonderful mountain packed with exciting formations and breath-taking (literally) approaches! I've utilized mt. garfield for the past six months as a conditioning tool and have developed a healthy respect for its numerous different and interesting approaches. I recommend trying one of the many many many different alternate routes that exist!
Kiefer - May 7, 2009 1:46 am Date Climbed: May 4, 2009
Standard2,000ft in 2 miles. It'll definately get you sweating. Especially when it's 80 frickin degrees out!
From the summit, I can see why they're called the Book Cliffs. Beautiful views of the Grand Valley.
Brian Kalet - Sep 3, 2008 12:44 pm Date Climbed: Feb 21, 2009
Climbed Twice9/2/2008
2/21/2009
kavak - Aug 27, 2008 9:53 am Date Climbed: May 24, 1998
Mt Garfield TrailClimbed this with my youngest son. He wasn't in the right frame of mind when we first started but I believe he enjoyed it as much as I did at the end. Tremendous views! They were replacing the flag while we were on the summit. They told us the pole commemorated Vietnam Veterans of the Grand Junction area.
Larry V - Oct 5, 2006 3:44 am Date Climbed: Oct 3, 2006
Another summit with DadClimbed with my 83-year-old dad, and sister on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Wow, what views!!!