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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Reverend Runt

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, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

6% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

3.9 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

4ft

High point

5,316ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Reverend Runt is a single sport climbing route located in Rifle, Colorado, specifically within the Kubrick's sector of Rifle Mountain Park. The route grades 6a+ and is characterized as a difficult climb. The area is known for limestone sport climbing, with rock quality varying from blocky to overhanging sections featuring pockets and crimps. Parking is available on-site, and the site is pet-friendly. While specific seasonal data for Reverend Runt is not explicitly detailed in the provided sources, Rifle Mountain Park generally sees heavy traffic on weekends from May through September. The elevation of the climbing area is cited as 5,316 feet in the database, though general Rifle Mountain Park data lists elevations up to 7,085 feet. Climbers should expect to spend approximately 4 hours on the ascent. The route was added to climbing databases by Melissa Kelley, who recorded an onsight ascent in May 2022.

Trail profile

Gain

4 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,316 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,312 ft
2Climbing Route5,312 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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