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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Quarter of a Century

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, 25 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

87°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 87°

Trailhead temp

68° est. at 10,371 ft

Storm chance

8% tonight

Wind

10 mph WNW

UV index

0.3 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

76ft

High point

10,371ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Quarter of a Century is a trad rock climbing route located on Grand Mesa, near Grand Junction, Colorado. The route is a 50-foot single pitch characterized by a thin finger crack in a left-facing flare. It is rated difficult. The climb begins just up and to the right of the point where the main trail meets the wall. The main trail starts across the road from the 95-mile marker. Parking is available at the trailhead. The area is pet-friendly. Elevation is listed as 10,371 feet in the database, though the source text cites 7,227 feet. Climbers should bring small gear, specifically doubles in BD 00 to BD 0.5, as larger pieces were not used in the first ascent. The route requires stem technique. Access is year-round, though winter conditions may require additional preparation.

Trail profile

Gain

76 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,371 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,295 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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