Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Because It's There (aka Palisade Pinnacle)
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 12 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.
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
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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