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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Industrial Strength AKA Wide Load

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 0 mi
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Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.6 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,583ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Industrial Strength, also known as Wide Load, is a difficult rock climbing route located on the Clueless Tower in Grand Junction, Colorado. The crag sits 45 minutes down the trail from the Coke Bottles or Upper Monument trailhead on Rimrock Drive. It is positioned 15 feet to the right of the Get a Life route. The site sits at an elevation of 4,577 feet, though some sources cite higher figures for the specific tower structure. The route is rated difficult and typically requires about 8 hours to complete. Parking is available on site, and the area allows pets. Climbers can access the route year-round from January through December. The climb involves wide cracks and multi-pitch sections, with historical notes indicating solid protection anchors are already in place. The terrain features loose rock and hand-fist stacking moves, requiring experienced climbers to manage the sustained difficulty.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,583 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,583 ft
2Pitch 14,583 ft
3Pitch 24,583 ft
4Pitch 34,583 ft
5Pitch 44,583 ft
6Pitch 54,583 ft
7Route Top Out4,583 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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