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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Smoking Gun

difficultSpring 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.

94°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 94°

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

101ft

High point

6,340ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Smoking Gun is a single-pitch sport climb located within Rifle Mountain Park, a city-owned limestone climbing area near Rifle, Colorado. The route serves as an escape route from the center of Ruckman Cave, punching out a body-length roof to climb a tan headwall. It is rated 5.12 and described as strenuous, featuring great rock quality despite some grease on older holds. The climb is done as one continuous pitch, ending at anchors approximately 50 feet above the cave lip in a small depression. Access requires a daily or season entry pass for Rifle Mountain Park, and parking is available in designated areas. The area is open year-round, though it is fairly crowded on weekends from May through September. Pets are allowed.

Trail profile

Gain

101 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,340 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,239 ft
2Climbing Route6,340 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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