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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.

63°

Chance of Rain

Feels like 63°

Storm chance

18% afternoon

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0.1 low

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,210 cfs, water 57°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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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

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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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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