Battlement Mesa Area
Flat-topped mesa and residential community in Colorado
Residential community on Colorado's western slope near the Colorado River and I‑70 corridor, used as a base for hiking, mountain biking and access to nearby canyons and river recreation.
Battlement Mesa at a Glance#
About Battlement Mesa#
Battlement Mesa is a flat-topped mesa in western Garfield County, Colorado, named for the battlement-like cliffs that give it a crenellated profile. It is a recognizable landscape feature along the Colorado River corridor.
The mesa presents a rim of steep cliffs and a broad, level top. It is used as a scenic landmark and reference point for the nearby towns; the adjacent community that shares its name lies on the mesa’s lower slopes.
The name derives from the resemblance of the cliff line to castle battlements. The mesa is part of the semi-arid plateaus and valley system of western Colorado.
Geographically it sits near the towns of Parachute and Rifle in Garfield County and is closely associated with the Colorado River corridor and Interstate 70.
- Visibility from I-70: Forms a distinctive skyline visible from the Colorado River corridor and Interstate 70, making it a useful local landmark for motorists.
What to See#
- Battlement Mesa community: A residential and planned community located on the mesa’s lower slopes near the town of Parachute; classified as a census-designated place in Garfield County.
Weather & Climate near Battlement Mesa#
Battlement Mesa's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 22°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -1° | -14° | 28 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -15° - 1° | -13° | 30 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -13° - 2° | -11° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - 5° | -7° | 39 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -4° - 11° | 0° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 1° - 17° | 7° | 33 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 5° - 22° | 14° | 52 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 5° - 21° | 13° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 2° - 18° | 8° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -3° - 11° | 1° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -10° - 4° | -7° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -15° - 1° | -12° | 36 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |