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DescriptionThe Ruckman cave is one of the most popular walls in Rifle. It is home to classic lines such as Beer Run (5.13a), Street Knowledge (5.12a), Pinch Fest (5.12b), and In Your Face (5.12d). Many of the routes end under the large roof, although a few take on this feature, or climb the steep wall to either side. The wall houses a couple of Rifle warm-ups on the right side of the large roof. Solid climbing with some terrific features. Check out Pinch Fest for some of the most amazing natural holds I have ever seen. The cave gets morning sun, so it is a good place on cold days, but wait until evening for hot ones. Getting ThereThere is a large (8) car parking pull out 1.3 miles into the canyon, directly across from the Meat Wall. Park here, and walk across the wooden plank bridge, then follow the trail 20-30 feet to get to the wall. This trail leads directly to Pinch Fest. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Ruckman Cave:
Nessun Dorma 5.10 Sport, 70 feet
Bloody Corner 5.10c R Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet
Choss Family Robinson 5.11c Sport, 1 pitch
Firearms 5.11d Sport
Red Dawn 5.11d Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet
Bolt Action 5.11d Sport
Loose Cannon 5.12b Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet
Street Knowledge 5.12b Sport, 1 pitch
Pinch Fest 5.12b Sport, 1 pitch
Extended Family 5.12c Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet
The Promise 5.12c Sport, 1 pitch, 120 feet
In Your Face 5.12d Sport, 1 pitch
Beer Run 5.13a Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet
Featured Route For Ruckman Cave
 The route goes right up the center of the ruckman cave almost directly ahead of the trail. It goes up to a two bolt anchor a few feet below the large roof. Follow pinches up the wall, with good clips. Sequence is hard to follow 3/4 of the way up. ...[more] Browse More Classics in CO
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