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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Le Frimeur

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, 25 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 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 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

126ft

High point

5,574ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Le Frimeur is a sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. The climb features 35 feet of technical limestone on a gray streaked slab that leads through a roof. The route is rated difficult, characterized by big holds and an undercling crux at the third bolt. It uses six bolts for protection and has a standard anchor. The area is pet-friendly, and parking is available nearby. Climbers should walk from Ruckman Cave, staying low on the trail to avoid a steep hill climb. The site is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

126 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,574 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,448 ft
2Climbing Route5,574 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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