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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Straight Outta Rifle

moderateSpring 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

6.9 high

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

127ft

High point

5,645ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Straight Outta Rifle is a single 8-foot boulder located near Rifle, Colorado, at an elevation of 5,518 feet. The boulder features an overhang facing the parking area and is characterized by a sequence starting with compression at the base, moving into kneebars, and finishing with a jump for a jug. The route is classified as moderate difficulty. Access requires purchasing a daily or season entry pass for Rifle Mountain Park, and parking is available in designated areas. The site is pet friendly. While the general Rifle area is accessible year-round, this specific boulder is part of the broader climbing context in Rifle.

Trail profile

Gain

127 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,645 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,518 ft
2Climbing Route5,645 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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