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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Barry Lyndon

difficultFeaturedSpring 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, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 7:39 pm.

67°

Clear

Feels like 67°

Storm chance

2% tonight

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:41 am to 7:39 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

17ft

High point

5,585ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Barry Lyndon is a rock climbing destination located near Rifle, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site offers difficult routes that require a good level of skill and physical fitness. Climbers can access the area year-round, with visits typically lasting around 4 hours. The location provides on-site parking and is pet-friendly. While general climbing in the nearby Rifle Mountain Park area is known for limestone sport routes, Barry Lyndon itself is categorized as difficult. The site remains accessible during local events such as the CriticalGold Mountain Fire, provided climbers are not in a GO zone. The area is situated 200 miles west of Denver and maintains its appeal despite seasonal crowding.

Trail profile

Gain

17 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,585 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,568 ft
2Climbing Route5,568 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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