Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO
Conception
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 23 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
Mostly Cloudy
Feels like 96°
Storm chance
6% afternoon
Wind
10 mph W
UV index
3.7 moderate
Sun window
6:18 am to 8:14 pm
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
6,325ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Conception is a sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, just north of Rifle, Colorado. The area is renowned for limestone climbing, characterized by complex holds and a style that often feels harder than the grade suggests due to the rock's texture and hold placement. Conception itself is described as a face climb featuring a 'crimpy mini-crux' followed by a rest and a traverse to the left. The climbing area is accessible year-round, though it is busiest from May through September. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. The route is classified as difficult, fitting the general reputation of Rifle Mountain Park for higher-grade sport climbing.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
6,325 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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