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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Gunnery Sergeant Hartman

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, 24 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

3.9 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

5,315ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Gunnery Sergeant Hartman is a 5.11a sport climb located in Rifle Mountain Park, specifically within the Kubrick's sector of Rifle, Colorado. The route stands 80 feet tall and is characterized by blocky limestone rock with good holds, including edges, sidepulls, and pinches. Climbers begin on solid rock before navigating a sustained 3-clip crux section that requires tricky footwork. The climb is rated difficult, consistent with the park's reputation for hard sport climbing on limestone. Parking is available at the base of the climb, and the area allows pets. The climbing season extends year-round, though the park sees significant weekend traffic from May through September. The route was first ascended by MJM and RAMM in July 2009.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,315 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,312 ft
2Climbing Route5,315 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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