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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Ice Man Cometh

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, 27 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:15 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.8 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:15 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

5,295ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Ice Man Cometh is a difficult sport climb located in Rifle Mountain Park, Rifle, Colorado. The route is situated within the Upper Ice Cave area, climbing out the left side before the Upper Ice Cave waterfall. It is classified as a 5.12d sport climb on limestone. The climbing area offers hard sport limestone, often featuring overhanging terrain and complex endurance routes. Access is available off I-70 at exit 90. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The elevation is listed as 5,295 feet in the database, though general area elevations range from 5,352 to 7,085 feet. The area is known for being crowded on weekends from May through September.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,295 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,285 ft
2Climbing Route5,285 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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