Grand Hogback Trail at Rifle Arch The Grand Hogback Trail at Rifle Arch is located approximately six miles north of Downtown Rifle off Highway 13. When fully complete, the trail system will be over 18-miles long and ideal for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The trail styles feature a mix of singletrack, machine built flow trails, technical rocky trails, and…
Golf in Rifle Find your course in rifle The beauty of Western Colorado is on full display at the many golf courses throughout the region. There are three golf courses within a 15-minute drive from Downtown Rifle with additional options in the Roaring Fork Valley, Grand Junction, Vail, and beyond. RIFLE CREEK GOLF COURSE www.riflecreekgc.com Located about six miles north…
Harvey Gap State Park Swimming and Picnic Area A GREAT WAY TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT Harvey Gap is a 198 acre reservoir featuring great opportunities for fishing, swimming, and stand-up-paddleboarding. Motorized boats are allowed with a 20 HP maximum and there is a boat ramp on the east side of the lake. Anglers catch catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass,…
METRO PARK Metro Park is located at 1718 Railroad Avenue. It includes the Art Dague Pool & Waterslide, Rifle Action Park, two lighted tennis courts, a picnic shelter and open space. View Real Western Adventure Map View Rifle Area
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…
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…
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…