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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

Nachoooo

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, 14 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

99°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 99°

Trailhead temp

96° est. at 5,346 ft

Storm chance

5% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,620 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

148ft

High point

5,494ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Nachoooo is a 65-foot trad climb rated 5.11+ located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The route sits on a ledge two hundred yards to the left of the route Black Mama. Climbers start in a dihedral and ascend to a small roof. From there, they head right onto the face and follow a 0.4-inch splitter crack to the anchor. The route requires protection including 0.2 to 0.5 inch cams, with specific advice to carry extra -inch cams and double the others. The first ascent was made by Mayan Gobat and Rob Pizem. Parking is available at the site. The area is pet friendly. The elevation is 5,346 feet. The climb is accessible year-round from January to December.

Trail profile

Gain

148 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,494 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,346 ft
2Climbing Route5,494 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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