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Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO

The Care Giver

moderateSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

89°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Trailhead temp

84° est. at 6,092 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

7.6 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

679ft

High point

6,092ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Care Giver is a rock climbing route located near Palisade, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb sits at an elevation of 6,092 feet and is rated as moderate difficulty. The site offers parking and is pet friendly. Access is available year-round, with no seasonal restrictions noted. Climbers should plan for a visit duration of approximately four hours.

Trail profile

Gain

679 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,092 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,092 ft
2Climbing Route5,413 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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