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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Channel Surfing

difficultFeaturedSpring 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, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Trailhead temp

89° est. at 5,527 ft

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 72°.

Distance

Elevation gain

39ft

High point

5,554ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Channel Surfing is a difficult rock climbing route located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb is situated at an elevation of 5,527 feet. Access is supported by available parking at the site. The area is pet-friendly, allowing dogs on the route. While specific seasonal constraints are not detailed in the evidence, the location supports year-round climbing activity.

Trail profile

Gain

39 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,554 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,515 ft
2Climbing Route5,554 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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