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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Preakness

moderateSpring 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, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Trailhead temp

94° est. at 6,129 ft

Storm chance

5% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

4.9 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

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

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

1Approach Start6,129 ft
2Climbing Route6,181 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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