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Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO

Queen of Hearts

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, 20 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

94°

Smoky

Feels like 94°

Trailhead temp

76° est. at 10,118 ft

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

29ft

High point

10,118ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Queen of Hearts is a difficult rock climbing route located on Grand Mesa, Western Colorado. The site sits at an elevation of 10,118 feet, though some sources cite 7,893 feet. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. The route is accessible year-round and requires significant skill and physical endurance, with an estimated duration of 4 hours to complete. The surrounding area consists of basalt cap rock formed from fissure lava flows approximately 10 million years ago, protecting softer sedimentary layers beneath.

Trail profile

Gain

29 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,118 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,089 ft
2Climbing Route10,098 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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