Rock Climbing · Palisade, CO
Turkey Neck Tower
Before you go
Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 10 miGood window today. Daylight to 5:06 pm.
Clear
Feels like 36°
Trailhead temp
33° est. at 6,512 ft
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:48 am to 5:06 pm
Colorado River near Cameo is running 1,530 cfs, water 46°.
Distance
—
Elevation gain
13ft
High point
6,512ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Turkey Neck Tower is a 50-foot trad climb located in the Things Of Beauty area near Palisade, Colorado. The tower sits on the east side of an alcove, just to the right of The Fortress. The route is graded 5.7 A3 and involves aid climbing on compressed shale with a sandstone cap rock. First ascended by Jeff Jackson, Duane Raleigh, and Pete Takeda in summer 1993, the tower is accessible from Interstate 70. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The climb is short, measuring approximately 15 meters, and is suitable for climbers seeking a relaxed experience. An attempted line with fixed anchors exists at the left edge of the spire.
Trail profile
Gain
13 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,512 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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