Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Playing In The Sheets (Left Arete)
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 13 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
Mostly Sunny
Feels like 88°
Trailhead temp
80° est. at 6,785 ft
Wind
0 mph
UV index
8 very high
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:14 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 74°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
187ft
High point
6,785ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Playing In The Sheets (Left Arete) is a short, moderate sport climb located on Palisade Mountain in the Big Thompson Canyon, near Palisade and Estes Park. The route is bolted and measures approximately 55 feet. It begins on sheety flakes just left of a dihedral and leads to an upper smooth granite arete. The climbing features slabby moves with consistent hand and footholds. The route consists of six bolts plus bolted anchors on the left of a boulder resting on top of Nancy’s Rock. Access to the area has been open since 2023, following previous closures related to the Cameron Peak Fire and dead tree clearance, though climbers should verify current conditions as signage may be absent. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted.
Trail profile
Gain
187 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,785 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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