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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

City of Gold

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, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.8 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

4ft

High point

4,715ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

City of Gold is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features difficult routes suitable for experienced climbers. The elevation is listed as 4,711 feet in the database, though one source cites 8,471 feet. The area offers parking and is pet-friendly. Access is currently open, having reopened in 2023 after a period of closure due to the Cameron Peak Fire and hazardous dead trees. Climbers should be aware that the area is accessed via Storm Mountain Road. The climbing environment is described as having a high desert climate. Routes are primarily trad, with specific descriptions noting features like left-facing dihedrals and finger cracks. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

4 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,715 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,711 ft
2Climbing Route4,715 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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