Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Preakness
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 11 miGood window today. Daylight to 5:06 pm.
Sunny
Feels like 36°
Trailhead temp
35° est. at 6,129 ft
Wind
5 mph SE
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:47 am to 5:06 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,690 cfs and falling, water 48°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
52ft
High point
6,181ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Preakness is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features moderate difficulty routes set within the Colorado National Monument. Climbers can access the area year-round, with operations running from January through December. The site offers on-site parking and allows pets. A typical visit requires approximately four hours.
Trail profile
Gain
52 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,181 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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