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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Left Maxillary

moderateSpring 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

93° est. at 6,400 ft

Storm chance

5% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

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

Distance

Elevation gain

731ft

High point

6,400ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Left Maxillary is a rock climbing crag located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climbing area sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet and features moderate difficulty routes. Parking is available on-site, and the area is pet-friendly. Climbers can expect to spend approximately 4 hours on a visit. The site is accessible year-round, from January through December, though conditions vary with the seasons, including potential snow and ice during winter months.

Trail profile

Gain

731 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,400 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,400 ft
2Climbing Route5,669 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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