Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Thor's Horn

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 9 mi

Good to go

Good window today.

62°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 62°

Storm chance

2% tonight

Wind

0 mph

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,170 cfs and falling, water 64°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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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

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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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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