Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Drunken Master
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 13 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
Sunny
Feels like 79°
Trailhead temp
75° est. at 5,610 ft
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
5.7 moderate
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:14 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 72°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
711ft
High point
6,416ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Drunken Master is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features a boulder known as Drunken Master Boulder, which offers bouldering routes ranging from V2 to V11. The climbing difficulty is rated as difficult, requiring skill and physical endurance. The elevation is listed as 5,610 feet in the database, though web sources cite 6,416 feet; the location is confirmed as Palisade. Access is straightforward with parking available. The area is pet-friendly and accessible year-round. Climbers should expect a typical duration of about 5 hours for their visit.
Trail profile
Gain
711 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,416 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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