Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO
Large Surprises
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 1 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
Mostly Sunny
Feels like 99°
Storm chance
5% afternoon
Wind
5 mph WNW
UV index
4.9 moderate
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:16 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 76°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
3ft
High point
4,649ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Large Surprises is an 80-foot trad climb graded 5.10 YDS located in the Tiara Rado area of the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Colorado. The route begins under an eroded Chinle formation roof. Climbers jam their hands and stem to surmount the roof, then follow a corner that widens as it ascends. The climb is situated on the far right side around the buttress in a perfect corner. Parking is available at the Gold Star Canyon trailhead, accessible by heading south on Highway 340 from Fruita, turning right on South Broadway, and locating a break in the fence on the right. The trailhead involves a hike of approximately 30 to 40 minutes. The area is pet friendly.
Trail profile
Gain
3 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
4,649 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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