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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Tripping the Light Fantastic

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, 24 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

20ft

High point

5,597ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Tripping the Light Fantastic is a sport climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, west of Denver. The climb features 19 bolts and a two-bolt anchor on limestone from the Leadville formation. It is classified as difficult, with a length of 55 feet (17 meters). The route sits to the right of Project Wall, near other 5.11 warm-up lines and the route Baby Jesus. Climbers park in designated areas within the city-owned park, which requires a daily or season entry pass. The area is open year-round but experiences higher traffic on weekends from May through September. Pets are permitted, and the site offers accessible parking for visitors.

Trail profile

Gain

20 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,597 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,577 ft
2Climbing Route5,597 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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