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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Full Metal Jacket

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, 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

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

1Approach Start5,433 ft
2Climbing Route5,459 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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