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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Immoral Disapproval

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, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Trailhead temp

92° est. at 6,581 ft

Storm chance

5% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

4.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,620 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

685ft

High point

6,581ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Immoral Disapproval is a rock climbing destination located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 6,581 feet and features routes classified as difficult. The typical visit duration is approximately six hours. Parking is available at the site, and it allows pets. The climbing area is accessible year-round, with conditions reported from January through December. The terrain includes sandstone formations, including a 500-foot mesa known as the Palisade. Climbers should be aware of loose rock and unreliable fixed anchors, which are common hazards in Colorado state park climbing areas. The location is situated near Gateway, an old uranium mining town.

Trail profile

Gain

685 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,581 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,581 ft
2Pitch 15,896 ft
3Pitch 25,925 ft
4Pitch 35,965 ft
5Route Top Out6,043 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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