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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Redmond Barry

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, 24 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.8 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

8ft

High point

5,576ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Redmond Barry is a rock climbing area located near Rifle, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,576 feet and is classified as difficult, making it suitable for experienced climbers. The area offers parking and allows pets. Climbing is accessible year-round, with routes available from January through December. The terrain features a range of routes that require skill and physical fitness, with an estimated visit duration of around 4 hours. The climbing style varies from slightly overhanging to very overhanging, characterized by long, complex endurance routes on limestone. The rock quality includes large flat holds, pockets, crimps, and pinches. While the area is known for high-grade sport climbing, typically 5.12 and up, it also provides enough quality routes in the 5.11 range to sustain a week of climbing.

Trail profile

Gain

8 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,576 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,568 ft
2Climbing Route5,568 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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