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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Dragon Enters the Corner

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, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

7.2 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,650 cfs, water 72°.

Distance

Elevation gain

27ft

High point

4,925ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Dragon Enters the Corner is a difficult rock climbing route located near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet. Climbers should expect a challenging experience requiring skill and physical endurance, with an estimated typical duration of about 5 hours. Access is facilitated by available parking, and the site is pet friendly. The route is accessible year-round, from January through December. Climbers should be prepared for variable conditions and potential hazards such as loose rock or unreliable fixed anchors, which are common in the region.

Trail profile

Gain

27 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,925 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,898 ft
2Pitch 14,925 ft
3Pitch 24,921 ft
4Route Top Out4,925 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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