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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Drunk Lover

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.

79°

Smoky

Feels like 79°

Wind

5 mph SSE

UV index

5.6 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

116ft

High point

5,493ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Drunk Lover is a difficult sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. The climb sits on the Meat Wall at an elevation of 5,377 feet. It is rated 5.11d and features a left line of bolts starting on the same holds as the route Sex Machine. The rock is limestone from the Leadville formation, characterized by large, flat holds, pockets, crimps, and pinches. The area offers parking and is pet friendly. Climbers can access the site year-round, though the park sees higher traffic on weekends from May through September. The route is approximately 4 hours long.

Trail profile

Gain

116 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,493 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,377 ft
2Climbing Route5,493 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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