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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Dé - Stud Pony

easyFeaturedSpring 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.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.6 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

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

Distance

Elevation gain

9ft

High point

5,039ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Dé - Stud Pony is a rock climbing crag on Palisade Mountain, situated in Big Thompson Canyon between Loveland and Estes Park. The site features granite routes with a difficulty rating of 5.7, classified as traditional climbing. It is located at an elevation of approximately 6198 feet. The area offers parking and allows pets. Climbers can access the routes year-round, with south-facing aspects making it suitable for winter and early spring climbing. The rock quality is noted as good, featuring a mix of cracks, corners, roofs, and aretes. Fixed anchors may be unreliable, and loose rock is present.

Trail profile

Gain

9 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,039 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,030 ft
2Climbing Route5,039 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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