80 Feet of Meat

About

80 Feet of Meat is a sport climbing route in Rifle Mountain Park near Rifle, Colorado. The climb sits on the Meat Wall and features closer-to-vertical limestone from the Leadville formation. This rock type provides pockets and tufa distinct from regional sandstone or granite. The route is graded 5.11b and spans approximately 30.48 meters (100 feet). Climbers consider the difficulty challenging, requiring a high level of skill. The area is accessible year-round from January through December. Parking is available at designated spots within the city-owned park. An entry pass, daily or seasonal, is required for access. The site allows pets. Rifle Mountain Park experiences heavy weekend traffic from May through September, with morning congestion common on this specific route. The elevation is listed as 5,334 feet in local records and approximately 6,681 feet in broader guides.