Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Expanding Man
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 13 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 96°
Storm chance
2% afternoon
Wind
5 mph NW
UV index
7.5 high
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:16 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 74°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
17ft
High point
5,299ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Expanding Man is a rock climbing area located near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site offers difficult routes suited for experienced climbers. Elevation is listed as 5,260 feet in the database, though the existing description cites 6,078 feet. Parking is available on site, and pets are allowed. The climbing season is year-round, extending from January through December. Climbers should plan for an outing lasting approximately four hours.
Trail profile
Gain
17 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,299 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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