Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO
Guitar Hero
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 25 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph SSE
UV index
5.3 moderate
Sun window
6:18 am to 8:14 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
697ft
High point
6,081ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Guitar Hero is a sport climbing route located on the G3 Wall within Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. The route sits at an elevation of 6,081 feet and is classified as difficult. It is a sport climb featuring 13 bolts, allowing for quick clipping. The route links the first three bolts of the Malmstein route into the Vai route, bypassing the crux of Vai. The ascent involves initial face climbing followed by a fun crack feature leading to chains. Access requires parking at the Feline parking lot and walking down the canyon approximately 100 yards. Visitors must purchase a daily or season entry pass and park in designated areas only. The area is pet-friendly. While the specific route is accessible year-round, Rifle Mountain Park is generally crowded from May through September. The rock is limestone, which can be slick with silt or moss after rain.
Trail profile
Gain
697 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,081 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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