WORLD CLASS SKIING The City of Rifle is conviently located just a short drive from several ski resorts ranging from world class skiing to local favorites: Sunlight Powderhorn Snowmass Buttermilk Aspen Highlands Aspen Mountain Beaver Creek Vail Copper Mountain Breckenridge Keystone A-Basin Ski Cooper
WHITE WATER RAFTING & WATER SPORTS White Water Rafting White water rafting in Colorado is the best there is. With miles upon miles of rushing waters to back it up, the rivers of Colorado can go from calm and easy to difficult and scary in the blink of an eye. Visitors to Rifle can enjoy the epic sections of the…
HIKING Rifle offers some of the most unique and picturesque hiking opportunities in the state of Colorado. Some of the most popular trails are Rifle Falls, Rifle Arch, and RIfle Riparian Zone. Additional hiking trails are Three Forks Trail, Beaver Creek Trail, and Hubbard Mesa Trails. Rifle Riparian Zone Trails Ther Rifle Riparian Zone is one of the most unique…
WINTER ACTIVITIES Rifle offers a wide variety of activities for those looking to enjoy the outdoors throughout the winter months. Visitors can go ice climbing at Rifle Mountain Park, ice fishing at one of the local reservoirs, snowmobiling on the Flat Tops, snowshoeing & cross country skiing, and skiing & snowboarding at one of the many world-class resorts within a…
HUNTING Hunting The Rifle, Colorado area is considered by many to be the best place in the country to go hunting with its proximity to the Flat Tops region of the White River National Forest. This area has the largest elk herd in the country at almost 280,000. The Flat Tops The Flat Tops is a few miles N/NE of…
ENTERTAINMENT IN RIFLE UTE THEATRE #1 Live Music Venue The Ute Theater and Events Center has become a centerpiece in downtown Rifle. It’s owned and operated by the City of Rifle and went through an extensive renovation in 2014 that turned the facility into a state-of-the-art venue that is a major asset to our beautiful city. The renovation included …
SHOPPING & DINING Eat Restaurants, Food & Beverages A visit to Rifle presents a full culinary delight of options for the foodie in all of us. Culinary delights in Rifle are matched by beverage options including beer, wine, coffee, and craft cocktails as well the unique atmospheres and environments. Catering to virtually every taste, Rifle offers a multitude of exquisite…
MOUNTAIN BIKING Rifle is becoming a must-experience destination with it’s immediate access to outstanding mountain biking in and around town The Grand Hogback Trail at Rifle Arch is a new single-track mountain biking trail just four miles north of Downtown Rifle off Highway 13 The trail system will eventually be over 18 miles long, with the first six miles of…
Rifle Gap Reservoir State Park Rifle Gap State Park is located at 5775 Highway 325, north of Rifle, Colorado. The 350 acre Rifle Gap Reservoir is an ideal location for boating, fishing, ice fishing, water and jet skiing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and swimming. The park includes 89 campsites that are open year round, as well as, picnice areas and a…
RIFLE MOUNTAIN PARK NOTICE: Rifle Mountain Park Closed Due to Flooding May 18, 2023 Learn More The beautiful canyon of Rifle Mountain Park has long drawn crowds. Those looking to escape the heat of the lower plains come and enjoy the adventure in the picturesque setting of this rugged place. Modern climbing was introduced to the area in the mid…