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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Hippophobia

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, 9 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.6 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

5,121ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Hippophobia is a rock climbing route on Palisade Mountain, located near Palisade, Colorado, at an elevation of 5,085 feet. The route is classified as difficult, with a specific grade of 5.10. The climb features a crux slab traverse followed by movement up the left crack, across to another crack, and back right through an upper roof. A belay or rappel tree is visible at the top. Parking is available at the base of the climb, and the area is pet-friendly. The climbing season extends year-round, with routes accessible from January through December, though winter conditions may impact certain lines. The rock type is granite, and the area offers a mix of cracks, corners, roofs, and faces.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,121 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,121 ft
2Climbing Route5,121 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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