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.

Hiking areas to explore

Rifle Riparian Zone

The Riparian Zone is located just south of the fish hatchery and features hiking trails, a series of small cascading falls, and beautiful fishing ponds, all along Rifle Creek.

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Mamm’s Peak

The Mamm Peaks are located approximately 8 miles south of Rifle in the White River National Forest.

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Roan Plateau

The Roan Plateau rises 4,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley. From Rifle, the view of the Roan Plateau is the imposing Bookcliffs and Anvil Points.

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Grand Hogback Trail System

The Grand Hogback Trail at Rifle Arch is located approximately six miles north of downtown Rifle off Highway 13.

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Rifle Mountain Park

The beautiful canyon of Rifle Mountain Park has long drawn crowds.

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Rifle Gap State Park

Rifle Gap State Park is located at 5775 Highway 325, north of Rifle, Colorado.

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Hubbard Mesa

Hubbard mesa is a 2,480-acre colorful desert landscape of mesas and rock hoodoos at the base of the roan plateau.

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The Flat Tops

The region is a high plateau filled with forests, meadows, hills, canyons, valleys, and spectacular views of distant mountain ranges.

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Hiking

Rifle offers some of the most unique and picturesque hiking opportunities in the state of Colorado.

Hiking areas to explore

Rifle Riparian Zone

The Riparian Zone is located just south of the fish hatchery and features hiking trails, a series of small cascading falls, and beautiful fishing ponds, all along Rifle Creek.

Mamm’s Peak

The Mamm Peaks are located approximately 8 miles south of Rifle in the White River National Forest.

Roan Plateau

The Roan Plateau rises 4,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley. From Rifle, the view of the Roan Plateau is the imposing Bookcliffs and Anvil Points.

Grand Hogback Trail System

The Grand Hogback Trail at Rifle Arch is located approximately six miles north of downtown Rifle off Highway 13.

Rifle Mountain Park

The beautiful canyon of Rifle Mountain Park has long drawn crowds.

Rifle Gap State Park

Rifle Gap State Park is located at 5775 Highway 325, north of Rifle, Colorado.

Hubbard Mesa

Hubbard mesa is a 2,480-acre colorful desert landscape of mesas and rock hoodoos at the base of the roan plateau.

The Flat Tops

The region is a high plateau filled with forests, meadows, hills, canyons, valleys, and spectacular views of distant mountain ranges.

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