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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Community Service

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, 26 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

94°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 94°

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

5,285ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Community Service is a rock climbing spot in Rifle, Colorado, located within Rifle Mountain Park. The site sits at an elevation of 5,274 feet and features difficult routes on limestone cliffs. The area is known for high concentrations of challenging sport climbing, particularly grades 5.12 and above. Climbers access the site via parking available on-site. The location is pet-friendly, allowing dogs to accompany visitors. Rifle Mountain Park operates under a reservation system for camping, though some sites remain first-come, first-served. The climbing season extends year-round, with weekends from May through September being the busiest periods. The rock quality varies, with some walls offering power routes on pockets and tufa, while others provide endurance climbing on large, flat holds. The site is managed by the Rifle Climbers Coalition, which maintains route safety and park regulations.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,285 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,285 ft
2Climbing Route5,282 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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