Rifle Falls State Park Visitors from around the world flock to the three spectacular 70 foot waterfalls that are the focal point of this idyllic state park In addition to the waterfalls, the area boasts numerous limestone caves for exploring, three hiking trails which meander along the creek, and trout fishing in Rifle Creek. The Park has 13 drive-in and…
Words by Aaron Mattix of Gumption Trail Works If you are looking for a change from homogenized machine built flow trails, Rifle offers a throwback to an earlier era, where trails were created by riding them in; following the contours of the land, dodging juniper trees, dancing through sage, and pirouetting through rocks. But the grace doesn’t always come easy.…
Rock Climbing Modern climbing was introduced to the area in the mid 1980’s, and since then the number of established climbing routes has surpassed 400, with some routes reaching lengths of 40 meters. The beautiful canyon of Rifle Mountain Park has long drawn crowds looking to escape the heat of the lower valleys and enjoy adventure in the picturesque setting…
Words by Erik Villasenor of Align Multimedia The days of autumn in western Colorado are marked with sunny skies, changing leaves, cooler temperatures and filled with limitless outdoor recreational opportunities. The pleasantly warm days are cooled by a chilly breeze that blow golden brown leaves off the branches of trees. Once the leaves have fallen high in the surrounding mountains,…