Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Skull Fracture
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 10 miGood window today.
Chance of Rain
Feels like 65°
Wind
5 mph ESE
Distance
—
Elevation gain
7ft
High point
5,302ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Skull Fracture is a difficult rock climbing area near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,295 feet. Climbers should expect routes that typically take about five hours to complete. Parking is available on site, and pets are allowed. The area is open for climbing year-round. Loose rock and unreliable fixed anchors are common hazards, as Colorado Parks and Wildlife does not maintain fixed anchors on climbing routes.
Trail profile
Gain
7 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,302 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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