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Rock Climbing · Rifle, CO

Vikings

moderateFeaturedSpring 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, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

79°

Smoky

Feels like 79°

Wind

5 mph SSE

UV index

5.6 moderate

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

56ft

High point

6,060ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Vikings is a rock climbing area in Rifle Mountain Park, Rifle, Colorado. The site features moderate limestone sport climbing routes. The elevation is listed as 5,989 feet in the database, though general area data suggests elevations near 7,000 feet. Parking is available on site. The area is pet friendly. Climbers can access the routes year-round, with the primary climbing season running from May through September. The rock consists of limestone, which can be slick with silt or moss on lower-angled sections. The area is managed by the Rifle Climbers' Coalition.

Trail profile

Gain

56 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,060 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,004 ft
2Climbing Route6,060 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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