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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

A Delicate Dance

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Trailhead temp

95° est. at 5,333 ft

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

7.2 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

5,341ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

A Delicate Dance is a rock climbing destination located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,333 feet and is classified as difficult. Climbers can expect a commitment of approximately four hours to complete the route. The area is accessible year-round, with operations running from January through December. Parking is available on-site, and the location allows pets. While some nearby areas like Blondie offer moderate routes, A Delicate Dance provides a challenging experience suitable for those with some climbing expertise. The site is part of the broader Palisade climbing network, which includes various routes and guides available through local mapping resources.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,341 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,341 ft
2Climbing Route5,331 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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