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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Unknown Wanderer

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, 25 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

5.4 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

26ft

High point

5,410ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Unknown Wanderer is a rock climbing area located in Rifle, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet and offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. Parking is available on site, and pets are permitted. The climbing season runs year-round from January through December. Climbers can expect to spend approximately 4 hours at the site. Rifle Mountain Park, which contains this area, is known for limestone sport climbing and is located off Interstate 70 at exit 90. The area maintains its appeal despite being fairly crowded on weekends between May and September.

Trail profile

Gain

26 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,410 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,410 ft
2Climbing Route5,384 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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