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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Little Monkey

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, 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

6.6 high

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

77ft

High point

5,989ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Little Monkey is a sport climbing area within Rifle Mountain Park, located near Rifle, Colorado. The site features difficult routes, with the primary route being a 50-foot sport climb. Climbers should expect a challenging ascent on limestone, characterized by sidepulls and edges. The area is accessible year-round, though it can be crowded on weekends from May through September. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. A daily or season entry pass is required for access. The route requires five quickdraws to fixed biners at the first anchors.

Trail profile

Gain

77 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,989 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,912 ft
2Climbing Route5,989 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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