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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Hank's Death Star

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.

78°

Chance of Rain

Feels like 78°

Trailhead temp

59° est. at 10,446 ft

Storm chance

15% tonight

Wind

5 mph S

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

131ft

High point

10,446ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Hank's Death Star is a single-pitch trad climb located on the far right edge of Kaleidoscope Wall within the Land's End area of Grand Mesa, Grand Junction. The route rises 50 feet from a broad, easy-to-spot ledge, trending right along a prominent flake that serves as the climb's focal point. It is rated 5.8 and offers straightforward movement suitable for practicing basic trad skills. Protection relies on traditional gear, specifically small cams and nuts in the fingers-to-hands range. The approach is gentle and does not require a strenuous hike. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. The climbing area sits at an elevation of 10,446 feet. Access is year-round, though midday summer heat and winter conditions may require adjustments. The rock face provides views of the Grand Mesa high desert terrain and the Grand Junction valley.

Trail profile

Gain

131 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,446 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,394 ft
2Climbing Route10,315 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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