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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Hey Dude

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, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Trailhead temp

82° est. at 6,614 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.6 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,660 cfs, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

6,650ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Hey Dude is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 8,058 feet and is rated as difficult. A parking area is available for climbers, and pets are permitted on-site. The area is accessible year-round, from January to December, with routes that present varying conditions. Climbers should plan for an estimated duration of approximately 4 hours per climb. As with many areas in the region, loose rock and unreliable fixed anchors are potential hazards.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,650 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,640 ft
2Climbing Route6,650 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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