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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Candy Striper

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Delta County, 25 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

94°

Smoky

Feels like 94°

Trailhead temp

74° est. at 10,453 ft

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

5 moderate

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

10,459ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Candy Striper is a sport climb located in the Land's End Area of Grand Mesa, Western Slope, Colorado. The route is rated 5.10 and measures approximately 15.24 meters (50 feet) in length. It is situated on a steep, featured wall formed by thick volcanic basalt layers, which provide high-quality rock compared to the more common fractured basalt found elsewhere on the mesa. The climbing area sits at an elevation of 8,340 feet. Access is via Kannah Creek Road, leading to the Land's End parking area. Parking is available, and the site is pet-friendly. The route is accessible year-round, though winter conditions require additional preparation. The estimated time to complete the route is four hours.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,459 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,449 ft
2Climbing Route10,459 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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