Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO
Sausage Boy aka Sam's Route
Before you go
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Smoky
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph SSE
UV index
5.8 moderate
Sun window
6:18 am to 8:14 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
11ft
High point
5,375ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Sausage Boy, also known as Sam's Route, is a sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, Rifle, Colorado. The route is situated on the Meat Wall and climbs a line between the routes Cold Cuts and Crime and Punishment. It is approximately 100 feet long and features 14 bolts. The route is rated difficult, with specific grades cited as 5.11d or 6c+. The first ascent was established by Jason Brown in 2014. Climbers describe the climbing as meandering with a hard early crux followed by easier but sustained climbing. The route is accessible year-round and offers parking. It is pet-friendly. The elevation is listed as 5,375 feet in the database, though other sources cite 8,595 feet.
Trail profile
Gain
11 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
5,375 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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