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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

This Is My 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, 26 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

134ft

High point

6,740ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

This Is My Rifle is a rock climbing area located in Rifle, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 6,606 feet and offers year-round access from January to December. Parking is available on site, and the area is pet friendly. The climbing difficulty is moderate, with a variety of routes suitable for different skill levels. Climbers can expect to spend around 4 hours exploring the routes. The area is part of Rifle Mountain Park, which features limestone sport climbing. While the park as a whole is known for higher-grade routes and overhanging terrain, This Is My Rifle specifically caters to moderate difficulty. The location is accessible and allows for a focused climbing experience without the heavy traffic found in other parts of the park.

Trail profile

Gain

134 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,740 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,606 ft
2Climbing Route6,740 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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