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Kodel's Canyon

Colorado > Grand Junction… > McInnis Canyons

Description

A canyon without a huge amount of established climbing. It lies west of Fruita Canyon and the west entrance to the monument.

Getting There

Access is via the “Kodel Canyon Trailhead” though it isn’t officially named that by any signage. From I-70, take the Fruita exit and highway 310(Broadway) south to just past Kings View road. The trailhead is on the right( west) side of the highway, unmarked, in a small dirt pullout for 10 cars. Access from here is on the K1 trail headed south. There are many trails, named and unnamed in the area. Hike time to the canyon itself is 15-20min, the park boundary 20-30 min, with more depending on how far up you go.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 1
Hell Ain't Half Full
Trad 2 pitches
A1
 6
Little Bighorn
Aid 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 1
Split Decision
Trad 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Hell Ain't Half Full
 1
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 2 pitches
Little Bighorn
 6
A1 Aid 2 pitches
Split Decision
 1
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 3 pitches

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