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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Turtle Power

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, 25 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 7:06 pm.

60°

Cloudy

Feels like 60°

Storm chance

13% tonight

Wind

5 mph NNE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:59 am to 7:06 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

5,308ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Turtle Power is a rock climbing route located in Rifle Mountain Park, west of Rifle, Colorado. The site features limestone sport climbing with a difficult rating, specifically graded 5.13a. It is situated within the Arsenal sector of the park, characterized by steep to very overhanging walls. The rock consists of large, flat holds, pockets, crimps, and pinches. Access is available year-round, with the area being most active from May through September. Parking is provided on site, and pets are permitted. The route elevation is listed at 5,305 feet in the database, though general park data indicates elevations up to 7,085 feet. The climbing involves long, complex endurance routes on blocky limestone of the Leadville formation.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,308 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,305 ft
2Climbing Route5,308 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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