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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Because It's There (aka Palisade Pinnacle)

easySpring 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, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

7.2 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

Elevation gain

16ft

High point

4,927ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Because It's There, also known as Palisade Pinnacle, is a rock climbing formation located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb is classified as easy and sits at an elevation of 4,927 feet. The site offers on-site parking and allows pets. It is accessible year-round, from January through December, with a typical outing lasting four hours.

Trail profile

Gain

16 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,927 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,918 ft
2Climbing Route4,911 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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