Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Numbskulls
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 13 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
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
20ft
High point
5,315ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Numbskulls is a rock climbing area located near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features difficult routes suitable for experienced climbers. It sits at an elevation of 5,295 feet. The rock type is Tonalite granite, which provides smooth surfaces that exfoliate with weathering. Climbers engage in sustained slab climbing characterized by smearing and edging on slopers and crimps. The area is open for year-round use, with winter conditions requiring standard precautions. Parking is available on site. The location allows pets. Access to the climbing zones, including Numbskulls and nearby features like Monastery and Cedar Park, has been open since 2023 following the Cameron Peak Fire. Specific routes at Numbskulls are classified as Sport or Top Rope, with some extending up to 60 feet. The area is situated on a south-facing slab at the west end of Subskull.
Trail profile
Gain
20 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,315 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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