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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Descend From Grace

moderateSpring 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, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

95°

Smoky

Feels like 95°

Trailhead temp

76° est. at 10,210 ft

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

5.7 moderate

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

7ft

High point

10,210ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Descend From Grace is a rock climbing area located on Grand Mesa, Western Slope, Colorado. The site sits at an elevation of 8,636 feet. The primary route, a 21.34-meter trad climb, is rated 5.9 PG13. The general area offers a moderate climbing experience suitable for climbers with some experience. Parking is available, and pets are permitted. The climbing area is accessible year-round. A specific route description notes an estimated duration of 4 hours for an outing. The broader Grand Mesa region was formed by lava flows approximately 10 million years ago, with a basalt cap protecting underlying sedimentary rocks. Note that the CriticalGold Mountain Fire has issued evacuation orders for the GO zone.

Trail profile

Gain

7 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,210 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,210 ft
2Climbing Route10,203 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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