Hiking · Rifle, CO
Rifle Gap State Park Visitor Center
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 23 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 68°
Wind
5 mph SE
UV index
2.6 low
Sun window
6:17 am to 8:14 pm
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
5,991ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Rifle Gap State Park Visitor Center, located on the northeast side of the reservoir off State Highway 325, serves as the primary hub for hiking in this 1,341-acre park. The area features moderate trails winding through pinyon and cedar-covered mountains, with some routes following the shoreline of the 360-acre Rifle Gap Reservoir. Hikes typically last about two hours. The site is open year-round and offers public restrooms, first aid, a gift shop, and internet access. Parking is available near the center. Pets are allowed on the trails. The park is situated approximately 40 miles from Glenwood Springs.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
5,991 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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Nearby spots
Rifle Gap Reservoir
Cedar Campground
