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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Choss Family Robinson

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.

90°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 90°

Storm chance

6% afternoon

Wind

10 mph WNW

UV index

3.7 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

65ft

High point

5,158ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Choss Family Robinson is a sport climbing route located in Ruckman Cave within Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. The route is rated 5.11c, with some sources listing it as 5.11d or 6c+. It is considered one of Rifle's most popular climbs. The climb is steep, which helps keep it dry. Parking is available at the site. The area allows pets. The elevation is 5,093 feet. The route is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

65 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,158 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,093 ft
2Climbing Route5,158 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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