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Elevation: | 11,000 ft |
GPS: |
38.62323, -106.39268 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 3,890 total · 38/month |
Shared By: | Ken Trout on Oct 1, 2015 |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Description
The Palisades are granite cliffs of outstanding quality when compared to other roadside sub-alpine crags. Even though the rock is right on the road, only one route is known to have been completed yet - the Trout-Miller in 1987 (5.10, 25m).
Overview.
Overview.
Getting There
Approach map.
Leave US Highway 50 between Gunnison and Monarch Pass at Parlin. The pavement ends shortly after Pitkin. Use the map!
The approach drive.
Leave US Highway 50 between Gunnison and Monarch Pass at Parlin. The pavement ends shortly after Pitkin. Use the map!
The approach drive.
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