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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Overhanging Crack

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Directions

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

96° est. at 5,449 ft

Storm chance

5% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

4.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 76°.

Distance

Elevation gain

79ft

High point

5,528ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Overhanging Crack is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features difficult routes with an elevation of 5,449 feet. Parking is available on-site, and the area allows pets. Climbers can access the site year-round, though conditions vary by season. The route is estimated to take around 4 hours to complete.

Trail profile

Gain

79 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,528 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,449 ft
2Climbing Route5,528 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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