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Rifle Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 265 Google reviews · Running trail in Rifle, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rifle Mountain Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Rifle Mountain Park
“Depending on the road you use it's a gorgeous drive and should take you past Harvey State Park and god it's a gorgeous lake so stop by before or after.”
AMAZING!! Traveled here in January, the ice caves were so beautiful, I definitely recommend visiting at least once. A car with four wheel drive or good in snow is best. Bring specialized shoes called crampons so you can hike around on the ice and some warm clothes.
Beautiful area. The waterfall is breath taking, there are a few little caves to look in/walk in and further down the road is great areas for mountain climbing. But make sure to take the trail to the right of the falls for a lighter/easier hike, to the left is a little more strenuous.
Ice caves are super cool and a pretty short hike depending on where you park.
Beautiful area in all seasons! There's climbing, hiking, picnic areas, camping, and it's dog friendly. There's so much to do here, and the canyon is stunning. The views all around are incredible. We love visiting in the winter to see the ice caves!
Trail conditions & character
“Depending on the road you use it's a gorgeous drive and should take you past Harvey State Park and god it's a gorgeous lake so stop by before or after.”
“(It was a little bit steep on some parts but the shoes help so much) No bathroom anywhere.”
“Expect populace with dogs and kids as well as sparse parking spots on the weekends Camping is 20/night but national forest is free farther up.”
“Expect populace with dogs and kids as well as sparse parking spots on the weekends Camping is 20/night but national forest is free farther up.”
Plan your run at Rifle Mountain Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterifleco.org
- Phone+1 970-665-6570
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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