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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Hot For Teacher

difficultSpring 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, 26 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

55ft

High point

5,974ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Hot For Teacher is a difficult rock climbing route located in Rifle, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The route sits at an elevation of approximately 5,974 feet. It is part of Rifle Mountain Park, an area known for high-quality limestone sport climbing. The site offers on-site parking and allows pets. Climbers can access the route year-round, though conditions vary with the seasons.

Trail profile

Gain

55 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,974 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,932 ft
2Climbing Route5,919 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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