Fun route, the crux is only 20 feet off the ground but well protected. The crux involves technical sport moves then the rest of the climb is more bouldery. The first move to get off the ground may be difficult for shorter people.
Location
This route is located off of the second and largest pullout on the right after the BLM sign. This pullout has a very large and tall cottonwood tree in the middle of it. Cross the creek (usually dry by mid summer) and continue to the wall, the route is east of the cottonwood in the parking lot. Look for the painted bolts in a short but wide arete about 15 feet up.
Protection
The route has 5 bolts and a three bolt anchor at the top in a slot. All bolts are new 5" long, 3/8" dia. stainless with stainless hangers. As of 8/1/2006 the anchor has no chains to equalize.
By JasonH From: Grand Junction, CO Mar 13, 2008 rating: 5.11
Psyched that there was some sport climbing within 20 minutes of GJ, I checked this area out and started on this route. Needless to say, I was quite disappointed. This thing is a sandy pile with loose rocks on every ledge and sand on every hold; most of which are loose. I pulled off three large holds - I was avoiding the smaller holds that looked like they might break. I came down covered in sand and my partner had to be far away from the cliff to avoid being hit by large, loose holds and rocks.
With that said, this area looks like it could have some potential, with better black rock around.
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