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Colorado River – Rifle loop from Rifle

Colorado River – Rifle loop from Rifle

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Colorado River – Rifle loop from Rifle

01:37

36.3km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.2 km

Colorado River

Highlight • River

The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers in the Southwestern U.S. This section of the river offers lots of great fishing and rafting opportunities.

Tip by

34.0 km

Rifle is located along the Colorado River and Interstate 70, just east of the Roan Plateau. While it's known for cattle ranching, there are however a wide variety of outdoor activities in the Rifle area.

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36.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

1.14 km

590 m

163 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

211 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 30 July

33°C

16°C

54 %

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