Rifle Arch Rock Climbing

Rifle Arch is an excellent cool/cold weather crag 7 miles north of the town of Rifle. The 500 foot high, sandstone slabs soak up the sun for most of the day making it one of the better winter cragging options in this area. The rock is generally low-angled and featured with bulges and smooth, sandy slabs comprising the main challenges of the moderate climbs found here (most climbs check in at 5.4 to 5.10). The routes range from 50 to 500+ feet in length on varying quality rock and are almost entirely bolt protected. Twelve draws, a handful of slings, two ropes and a little discretion on what and what not to pull on is all you will need for a day at the Arch.