Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

First Steps

easyFeaturedSpring 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.

94°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 94°

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6.9 high

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

57ft

High point

6,075ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

First Steps is a rock climbing area located in Rifle, Colorado, on the Western Slope. Situated at an elevation of 6,018 feet, it offers easy routes suitable for beginners and casual climbers. The site provides available parking and allows pets. Climbers can visit year-round, with operations open from January through December. The typical climb duration is estimated at 4 hours. While the broader Rifle Mountain Park area is known for challenging limestone sport climbing, First Steps specifically caters to those seeking accessible options within this established climbing destination.

Trail profile

Gain

57 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

6,075 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,018 ft

2Climbing Route6,075 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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