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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

The Distriminator

difficultSpring 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, 14 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

76°

Smoky

Feels like 76°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

2.9 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,650 cfs, water 69°.

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

4,757ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Distriminator is a rock climbing route located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The database lists the difficulty as difficult and the elevation at 4,754 feet, though the existing description and web search results cite an elevation of 8,782 feet. Parking is available, and the site is pet friendly. The route is accessible year-round and estimated to take approximately 4 hours. The existing description notes the ascent is physically demanding.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,757 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,754 ft
2Climbing Route4,757 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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