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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Bonehead

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 9 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:15 pm.

83°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 83°

Storm chance

16% tonight

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:15 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 613 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

4,665ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Bonehead is a rock climbing area near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site is rated as difficult, requiring skill and physical fitness. Elevation is listed as 4,662 feet in the database, though one source cites 7,875 feet. Parking is available on site, and pets are allowed. The area is accessible year-round. Climbing routes are described as difficult.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,665 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,662 ft
2Climbing Route4,665 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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