Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO
Poor Man's Rifle
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 22 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph SSE
UV index
5.3 moderate
Sun window
6:18 am to 8:14 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
94ft
High point
6,253ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Poor Man's Rifle is a rock climbing spot located near Rifle, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 6,159 feet and is classified as moderate in difficulty. It features a boulder approximately 15 feet high with a long vertical wall and a small roof. Climbers typically spend around four hours exploring the area, which remains accessible year-round from January through December. Parking is available on site, and pets are permitted. The climbing style involves following a thin crack up the left side of a roof to top out on the boulder. The area is marked by stacked rocks and is situated near the Trails End Boulder at the end of a loop trail. While nearby Rifle Mountain Park offers over 500 sport routes on limestone, Poor Man's Rifle provides a distinct, lower-difficulty option within the same region.
Trail profile
Gain
94 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,253 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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