Rifle Mountain Park
Rifle Mountain Park is a high-elevation recreation area east of Rifle, Colorado, famous for technical mountain biking, steep climbs, and quality crag offerings. Trails include a range of difficulty, linking ridge routes and canyon crossings; the park also provides designated areas for dispersed camping and climbing access.
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Geography
| Address | Rifle Mountain Park, CO 81650, USARifle Mountain Park Road |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Colorado Plateau/Colorado Rockies |
| Subregion | Western United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield County |
| District | Rifle Uplands |
| City | Rifle |
| Neighborhood | Rifle Desert |
| Postal Code | 81650 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.516 |
| Longitude | -107.757 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMERifle Mountain Park is an intensely built yet fundamentally wild highland landscape northeast of Rifle, Colorado, perched around 1800–2750 meters. The park offers a concentrated mix of flat-topped ridge routes, steep canyon descents, and technical trail segments that attract mountain bikers, climbers, and trail runners. Expect granite and volcanic rock, some exposed ridges, and reliable southwest-facing sun; trail quality varies but generally emphasizes short, punchy loops or linked segments. Facilities are minimal—primarily dirt parking, dispersed campsites, and established climbing zones—making it a destination for daylight activities and single-day trips. Nearby attractions include the Gunnison River corridor and the town of Rifle, with options for local services and supplies.
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