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DetailsRock Climbing · Rifle
Elevation
5,585 ft
Duration
4 hr
Season
Jan - Dec
In SeasonLatest trail reportgood
Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified
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.
parking5,568 ft
Approach Start
waypoint5,568 ft
Climbing Route
Parking available
Pet friendly
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Within 30 miles
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 97°
Storms
15%tonight
Wind
5mph NW
UV
0
Light
6:00 am8:34 pm
Closer to 93° at the trailhead, estimated for 5,585 ft.