Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Charlie Horse
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 13 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
Mostly Sunny
Feels like 70°
Trailhead temp
67° est. at 5,338 ft
Wind
5 mph SE
UV index
2.4 low
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:14 pm
Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 72°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
33ft
High point
5,377ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Charlie Horse is a rock climbing area located near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site offers easy routes suitable for climbers of various skill levels. Parking is available at the spot, and it is pet-friendly. The elevation is listed as 5,338 feet in the database, though the existing description cites 7,600 feet; the database figure is specific to this named spot. The area is accessible year-round. Climbers can expect a relatively short day, with an estimated duration of 4 hours.
Trail profile
Gain
33 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,377 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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