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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

New Minds

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.

71°

Smoky

Feels like 71°

Trailhead temp

52° est. at 10,364 ft

Wind

5 mph NE

UV index

3.3 moderate

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

33ft

High point

10,364ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

New Minds is a rock climbing area on the Grand Mesa in Western Colorado, situated at an elevation of 10,364 feet. The site is classified as difficult and offers parking with a pet-friendly policy. Access is available year-round, though conditions vary with the seasons, including potential snow and ice in winter. The Grand Mesa region consists of volcanic basalt, which is typically highly fractured, though specific areas feature thicker basalt layers that create steep walls with good rock quality. The area is managed by the Western Colorado Climbers' Coalition, which focuses on access preservation and gear maintenance.

Trail profile

Gain

33 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,364 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,331 ft
2Climbing Route10,331 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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