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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

6 Feet of Separation

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 27 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:15 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

5.4 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:15 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

5,282ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

6 Feet of Separation is a difficult rock climbing area located in Rifle, Colorado. The site sits at an elevation of 5,262 feet. It offers parking and allows pets. Climbers should expect challenging routes that require skill and physical endurance. The area is accessible year-round. Rifle Mountain Park, where this climbing is found, is known for high-quality limestone sport climbing. The park is a fee area requiring a daily or season pass. Parking is available in designated areas. Dogs must be on leash. The climbing features routes that vary from slightly overhanging to very overhanging, often characterized as long, complex endurance-fests. The rock consists of limestone with pockets, crimps, and pinches. The area is fairly crowded on weekends from May through September.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,282 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,279 ft
2Climbing Route5,282 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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