Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO
Full Metal Jacket
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 25 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
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
26ft
High point
5,459ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Full Metal Jacket is a specific sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. The area is known for limestone sport climbing, often cited as some of the best in North America. The rock features large, flat holds, pockets, crimps, and pinches, with routes ranging from slightly overhanging to very overhanging. Full Metal Jacket is classified as difficult. The climbing area offers parking and is pet friendly. Access is available year-round, though the area is fairly crowded on weekends from May through September. Elevation is listed as 5,436 feet in the database, though general area data cites 6,321 or 7,085 feet.
Trail profile
Gain
26 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,459 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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