Rock Climbing · Grand Mesa, CO
This Ain't Living
Before you go
Live · nearest station Delta County, 18 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 95°
Trailhead temp
81° est. at 8,802 ft
Storm chance
1% afternoon
Wind
10 mph W
UV index
5.3 moderate
Sun window
6:19 am to 8:13 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
10ft
High point
8,812ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
This Ain't Living is a rock climbing route on Grand Mesa, located in the Land's End Area west of Grand Junction. The site sits at an elevation near 8,802 feet on a basalt cap formed by volcanic flows. The specific route is a 50-foot trad climb with a difficult rating. It features technical sections requiring finger and hand placements in splitter cracks that widen as the climber ascends. The route ends at anchors near the top of a buttress. Access is straightforward, with parking available and pets permitted. The area is open year-round. Climbers should bring slings and cams, specifically up to a #3 Camalot for protection. The rock quality is described as good, with steep walls resulting from thick volcanic flow events.
Trail profile
Gain
10 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
8,812 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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