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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Borachone

easyFeaturedSpring 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.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

0 mph

UV index

8 very high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,650 cfs, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,747ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Borachone is an easy rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. It sits at an elevation of 4,740 feet according to database records, though web sources list 8,761 feet. The climbing difficulty is rated as easy, suitable for relaxed ascents. Visitors have access to parking, and pets are permitted on-site. The area is accessible year-round, with activity spanning from January through December. The estimated duration for a climb is hours.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,747 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,747 ft
2Climbing Route4,747 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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