Rifle Creek Trail The Rifle Creek Trail is a 3-mile hard surface trail that is a scenic and convenient walking and biking route through the City of Rifle. The trail begins behind the Brenden Theater in downtown Rifle and follows the creek through Centennial Park, Rifle Middle School, and the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The trail has one unfinished section that…
Raynard Ditch Trail The Raynard Ditch Trail is a 1-mile long soft-surface trail that hugs the edge of Graham Mesa with great views of Rifle and the Roan Plateau. The south trailhead leaves from the North Pasture neighborhood with two access points off of Anvil View Avenue. The trail quickly enters a natural setting as it skirts below ranchlands with…
Hubbard Mesa Trailhead How to get to The Hubbard Mesa Trailhead. Take the Rifle By-Pass onto County Road 244 (Fravert Reservoir Road) and then turn right onto County Road 290. Continue on County Road 290 for approximately 1 mile to the parking area where you will find the trailhead. View Real Western Adventure Map View Hubbard Mesa Area
Grass Valley Road Driving or road-biking on scenic Grass Valley Road takes you through some of the area’s most striking ranchlands. Winding 12 miles from Rifle Gap State Park to the town of New Castle, the road passes Harvey Gap and overlooks miles of green fields in Grass Valley from a high point at 6,400 feet. The Grand Hogback is…
Flat Tops Mountain Bike Trails The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is a host to many outdoor recreational activities. Discover the mountain bike trails in the area by visiting MTB Project. View Real Western Adventure Map View Flat Tops Area
HIGHLAND TRAIL The Highlands Trails offers approximately 3 miles of trails for both hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers. Highland Trails are located within city limits just south of Highland Elementary with access points on 7th and Fir Ave, as well as at the end of 5th street. These trails are perfect for beginner mountain bikers to hone their skills before…
SNOWMOBILING Rifle is centrally located to world-class snowmobiling areas frequented by locals and visitors alike. Both the Grand Mesa and Flat Tops Wilderness areas offer access to Colorado’s finest backcountry trails to be explored by snowmachine. Grand Mesa Flat Tops Vail
ICE FISHING Rifle Gap Ice Fishing: The clean, clear waters of Rifle Gap State Park’s 350-acre reservoir provide some of the best fishing in the area. The long, narrow reservoir is home to a wide variety of warm and cold-water fish species and is generally open to ice fishing from December through March (temperatures permitting.) You may check on ice…
SnOWSHOEING Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the winter landscape surrounding Rifle. The Flat Tops Wilderness area, Grand Mesa, and surrounding White River National River Forest host to a plethora of snowshoe options. Grand Mesa Glenwood Springs West Elk Trails
Cross Country Skiing The Rifle Area is conveniently located within short driving distance from world-class cross country and backcountry skiing. Nordic skiers can find groomed trails nearby at the West Elk Trailhead up Buford Rd, a top of the Grand Mesa, Sunlight Mountain Resort, and near the Aspen ski areas. Backcountry skiers have a plethora of options nearby to get out…