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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Captain Potsdorf

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, 24 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

14ft

High point

5,496ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Captain Potsdorf is a specific sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, Rifle, Colorado. The route consists of limestone climbing with a difficulty rating of difficult. It is a 40-foot ascent featuring five glue-ins leading to chained anchors. The climbing profile involves clipping a low first bolt, moving up to a second bolt, and navigating reachy pulls around a bulge to reach the anchors. The site offers parking and permits pets. Access is available year-round. The broader Rifle Mountain Park area is known for high-quality limestone sport climbing, particularly in the 5.12 grade and above, though easier routes are also present.

Trail profile

Gain

14 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,496 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,489 ft
2Climbing Route5,482 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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