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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Criss Cross

moderateSpring 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, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

77°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 77°

Storm chance

3% overnight

Wind

5 mph S

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:14 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 604 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

74ft

High point

5,330ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Criss Cross is a rock climbing area near Palisade, Colorado, situated at an elevation of approximately 5,256 feet. The site features moderate routes and is noted for a splitter crack running through the middle of the boulder. Access requires parking in the two-car scenic overlook parking lot; parking on the road is discouraged. Climbers should be aware of temporary closures in the surrounding Burn area due to restoration efforts. The area is pet-friendly and offers parking amenities.

Trail profile

Gain

74 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,330 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,256 ft
2Climbing Route5,330 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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