Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO
Industrial Strength AKA Wide Load
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
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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
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Elevation gain
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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
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
4,583 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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