Lord Bullingdon

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Lord Bullingdon is a sport climbing route located within Rifle Mountain Park, near Rifle, Colorado. The area sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet and is accessible year-round. Parking is available on site, and pets are permitted. The route is classified as difficult, with specific grades including 5.11c and 5.12 and up. It is a 60-foot (18-meter) sport climb featuring limestone rock from the Leadville formation. The route begins just right of Revered Runt and ends at Kubrick's Left, positioned between Reverend Runt and Jack Torrance. Climbers use eight clips to reach the anchors. The stone offers slabby sections, tricky cruxes, and vertical moves on Rifle gray rock. First ascents were recorded in August 2011 by MJM and RAMM. The park is known for concentrated climbing quality, with routes ranging from slightly overhanging to very overhanging. While the area can be crowded on weekends from May through September, Lord Bullingdon provides a challenging ascent for experienced climbers. The route is part of a larger network that includes notable features like the Ruckman Cave and the Wasteland, known for pocket and tufa-riddled stone. The limestone varies in quality and aspect across the park walls.