Flat Tops Mountain Bike Trails

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

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Highland Trail for Biking & Hiking

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…

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White Water Rafting & Water Sports

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…

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Hiking

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…

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Winter Activities

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…

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Hunting

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…

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Shopping and Dining

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…

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Mountain Biking

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…

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Rifle Gap Reservoir State Park

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…

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Rifle Mountain Park

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…

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