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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Country Mile

difficultSpring 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.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

6.5 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

4,718ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Country Mile is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features difficult routes suited for experienced climbers. The elevation is listed as 4,714 feet in the database, though one source cites 8282 feet. Parking is available near the climbing routes, and pets are allowed. The area is accessible year-round. Climbers can expect an outing duration of approximately four hours. The routes are situated on a formation described as having nice, interesting climbing. One specific route starts on the left side of the crag, continues right past a crack, and moves up to a finish point where climbers can either continue to the top or escape to the right. The area is accessible from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,718 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,715 ft
2Climbing Route4,718 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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