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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Nasty

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, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

79°

Smoky

Feels like 79°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

5.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 72°.

Distance

Elevation gain

146ft

High point

5,418ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Nasty is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet and features routes rated as difficult. Parking is available on site, and pets are permitted. The climbing season runs from January through December, with an estimated duration of 4 hours for a typical ascent.

Trail profile

Gain

146 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,418 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,272 ft
2Climbing Route5,418 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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