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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

The Temple

difficultFeaturedSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Trailhead temp

85° est. at 5,758 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.8 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

64ft

High point

5,822ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Temple is a rock climbing area in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. It is rated difficult and sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet. The site offers parking and allows pets. Climbers should expect varying weather conditions, including potential snow in winter, due to the elevation and location.

Trail profile

Gain

64 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,822 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,758 ft
2Climbing Route5,822 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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