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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Funky Gold Patina

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.

79°

Sunny

Feels like 79°

Trailhead temp

74° est. at 5,896 ft

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

5.7 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:14 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,550 cfs and falling, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

372ft

High point

6,268ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Funky Gold Patina is a rock climbing destination located near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,896 feet. Routes here are classified as difficult, requiring solid skill and physical fitness. The terrain offers varied challenges, and a typical visit lasts about 5 hours. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible year-round. Climbers should note that Colorado Parks and Wildlife does not maintain fixed anchors, so loose rock and unreliable anchors are potential hazards on the routes.

Trail profile

Gain

372 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,268 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,896 ft
2Pitch 16,009 ft
3Pitch 26,132 ft
4Route Top Out6,268 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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