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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

The Black Tower

moderateSpring 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, 9 mi
Good to go

Good window today.

66°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 66°

Storm chance

5% tonight

Wind

5 mph E

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 1,150 cfs, water 65°.

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

4,816ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Black Tower is a rock climbing area located in Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features moderate difficulty routes and sits at an elevation of 4,813 feet. Access is straightforward with parking available on site. The area is pet friendly, allowing climbers to bring dogs. While specific seasonal closures are not detailed in the available data, the location is generally accessible year-round, though winter conditions may require standard precautions. The climbing focuses on rock ascent, with no specific mention of aid or ice climbing options at this particular crag.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,816 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,813 ft
2Climbing Route4,816 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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