Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO
First Steps
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 25 miGood window today.
Cloudy
Feels like 58°
Storm chance
13% tonight
Wind
5 mph ENE
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
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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