Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
First Rites
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 12 miGood window today. Daylight to 5:05 pm.
Clear
Feels like 36°
Trailhead temp
35° est. at 6,153 ft
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:47 am to 5:05 pm
Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,530 cfs, water 47°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
131ft
High point
6,207ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
First Rites is a 5.7 trad or top-rope climb located on the Becker Wall of Palisade Mountain in the Big Thompson Canyon area. The route features an obvious wide crack on the right-center face leading to the top, with a vertical extent of approximately 40 feet. Climbers can use protection up to 4 inches or set up a top rope with long slings. The area is accessible year-round, with parking available at the Nancy's Rock lot on the north side of the canyon off US Highway 34. The rock is granite, and the south-facing aspect makes it suitable for winter and early spring climbing.
Trail profile
Gain
131 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,207 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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