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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Thor's Horn

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, 9 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

92°

Chance of Rain

Feels like 92°

Storm chance

10% tonight

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 604 cfs, water 76°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,701ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Thor's Horn is a rock climbing destination near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site is rated as difficult, making it suitable for experienced climbers. Elevation is listed as 4,701 feet in the database, though web sources cite 6,581 feet. Parking is available, and pets are allowed. The climbing area is accessible year-round. Evidence suggests a typical ascent takes around four hours. Climbers should verify route conditions before ascending.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,701 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,701 ft
2Climbing Route4,701 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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