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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Family Jewels

moderateSpring 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, 9 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

95°

Sunny

Feels like 95°

Storm chance

4% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NNW

UV index

7.5 high

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:13 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 559 cfs and falling, water 78°.

Distance

Elevation gain

49ft

High point

5,108ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Family Jewels is a rock climbing area near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features moderate difficulty routes. The elevation is listed as 5,108 feet in the database, though the existing description cites 8,972 feet. Climbers can expect an outing duration of about 5 hours. Parking is available at the site. The area allows pets and is accessible year-round. The climbing area is situated near the community of Palisade.

Trail profile

Gain

49 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,108 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,095 ft
2Pitch 15,085 ft
3Pitch 25,085 ft
4Route Top Out5,059 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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