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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Expanding Man

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 5:06 pm.

40°

Clear

Feels like 36°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:47 am to 5:06 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,690 cfs and falling, water 48°.

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

1Approach Start5,282 ft
2Climbing Route5,299 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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