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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Chance

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, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.1 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,660 cfs, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

5ft

High point

5,041ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Chance is a rock climbing route located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,041 feet and offers easy difficulty levels suitable for relaxed climbing. The route is a 55-foot (17-meter) climb featuring traditional, sport, and top-rope options. A crack develops 20 feet up the face, leading to a two-bolt anchor with hooks. Climbers use small nuts and cams for protection. Access is currently open, resolving previous issues related to the Cameron Peak Fire and Storm Mountain Road closures that occurred after 2023. Parking is available on site, and the area allows pets. The location remains accessible year-round from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

5 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,041 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,036 ft
2Climbing Route5,036 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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