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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Roadside Prophet

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, 27 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

50ft

High point

6,080ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Roadside Prophet is a difficult sport climbing area in Rifle Mountain Park, located near Rifle, Colorado. The site features limestone routes that are generally challenging, with a focus on complex movement and endurance. Access is managed by the city of Rifle, requiring a daily or season entry pass. Parking is available in designated areas within the park. The area is open year-round, though it sees higher traffic on weekends from May through September. Pets are permitted. The elevation is listed at 6,080 feet in the database, though general park elevation is cited as 7,085 feet in other sources. The rock is noted for being soft limestone with smooth, deep rope holes on older routes.

Trail profile

Gain

50 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,080 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,079 ft
2Climbing Route6,030 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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