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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Ft Mac Gravy Train

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, 24 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

87°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 87°

Trailhead temp

68° est. at 10,215 ft

Storm chance

8% tonight

Wind

10 mph WNW

UV index

0.2 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

15ft

High point

10,215ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Ft Mac Gravy Train is a rock climbing destination on the Grand Mesa in Western Colorado, located near Grand Junction. The site sits at an elevation of 10,215 feet on a large volcanic basalt plateau. The area is characterized by hard, fractured basalt rock with occasional steep walls formed by thick volcanic flows. Climbing here is rated as difficult, with routes spanning various grades from 5.0 to 5.12. The climbing styles available include trad, sport, and top rope. Access is straightforward from Grand Junction via I-70 to Exit 49, followed by CO Highway 65 south. The site offers parking and is pet friendly. Climbers can expect year-round access, with summer conditions being cool due to the high elevation.

Trail profile

Gain

15 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,215 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,210 ft
2Climbing Route10,200 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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