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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Fuzzy Babies

moderateSpring 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, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

5,643ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Fuzzy Babies is a 30-foot sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. The route sits on sandstone, characterized by sharp ridge features and flakes that can pull off if handled roughly. The hardest moves are concentrated at the bottom; after the initial section, the route eases into a cruise to the top anchors. Protection consists of bolts along the entire length. The route is accessible via a trail approximately 2 km long leading to a large arch. To locate the route, stay on the main trail to the arch, then turn east at the base of the face where it meets the scree. Traverse across the gully to the bottom of the massive rock formation on the other side. The route is positioned just to the left of a route bolted with older, rustic bolts, near the west edge of the massive formation. Parking is available on site. The area is pet-friendly. While Rifle Mountain Park is generally crowded on weekends from May through September, this specific moderate route offers a distinct experience from the park's higher-grade limestone sport climbing.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,643 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,643 ft
2Climbing Route5,633 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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