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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

East Face

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 8:14 pm.

98°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Trailhead temp

94° est. at 5,697 ft

Storm chance

10% afternoon

Wind

10 mph NW

UV index

4.5 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:14 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,570 cfs, water 76°.

Distance

Elevation gain

92ft

High point

5,774ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

East Face is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features a difficult climbing rating, indicating routes that require skill and physical endurance. The elevation is listed as 5,697 feet in the database, though web sources cite elevations between 7,221 and 7,247 feet for similar named locations, suggesting potential ambiguity between specific crags or data entry variance. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The climbing area is accessible year-round. The existing description notes an estimated ascent time of around 4 hours.

Trail profile

Gain

92 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,774 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,682 ft
2Climbing Route5,774 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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