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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Jack Torrance

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, 27 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:15 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 8:15 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

93ft

High point

6,554ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Jack Torrance is a rock climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 6,461 feet, the site features difficult routes that require skill and physical endurance. The area is accessible year-round from January through December, with climbers typically planning a 4-hour outing. Parking is available at the site, and pets are allowed. The climbing here is characterized by steep, blocky limestone with quality stone, offering routes that range from slightly overhanging to very overhanging. While Rifle Mountain Park is known for its concentration of high-grade sport climbing, Jack Torrance provides a specific line on this durable rock. The area remains open for new route development under a permit system that allows bolting.

Trail profile

Gain

93 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,554 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,461 ft
2Climbing Route6,554 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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