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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Dig Dug

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, 8 mi
Good to go

Good window today.

64°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 64°

Storm chance

3% overnight

Wind

5 mph E

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 953 cfs and rising, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,770ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Dig Dug is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features moderate routes, making it suitable for climbers with some experience. The elevation is listed as 4,764 feet in the database, though search results for a similarly named area in Palisade suggest elevations around 7,600 feet and granite rock; the database elevation is retained as the primary fact for this specific named spot. Parking is available, and pets are allowed. Access is described as convenient due to the proximity of parking to the climbing routes. The area is open year-round, with variable weather conditions typical of a high desert climate.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,770 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,770 ft
2Climbing Route4,770 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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