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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Casual Stroll

easySpring 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, 25 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

89°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 89°

Storm chance

6% afternoon

Wind

10 mph WNW

UV index

2 low

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

69ft

High point

5,965ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Casual Stroll is an easy rock climbing area located in Rifle Mountain Park, a narrow limestone canyon along East Rifle Creek on the Western Slope of Colorado. The site sits at an elevation of 5,918 feet and offers accessible sport climbing suitable for limited experience. Parking is available on site, and the area allows pets. The climbing season runs from January through December, with peak activity occurring on weekends between May and September. Climbers can expect a duration of approximately 4 hours per visit. The rock formation is limestone, characterized by pockets and tufa-riddled stone. While many routes in the broader park are known for higher grades, Casual Stroll provides an easier option within this environment.

Trail profile

Gain

69 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,965 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,896 ft
2Climbing Route5,965 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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