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Overview ofRifle Falls State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Rifle Falls State Park lies on East Rifle Creek and State Highway 325. The park features a triple waterfall that has been a tourist attraction since 1883. The falls is a lush area of trees and greenery kept moist by the spray of the cascading triple waterfall. Picnicking near the falls is very popular. Mysterious limestone caves beneath the falls entice spelunkers and other curious visitors to explore their dark depths. Because of its dramatic setting, many weddings and events have been held at Rifle Falls. Rifle Falls State Park has 13 drive-in and seven walk-in campsites that sit to the south along East Rifle Creek. In 1998, the park underwent a facelift: new pavement, picnic tables, interpretive signs and increased handicapped access. "Roughing it" is a little easier with electricity at many campsites.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Rifle Falls State Park): Biking, Camping, Cross-country Skiing, Education Programs, Fishing, Hiking, HuntingPicnicking, Snowmobiling, Winter Activities, Winter Camping.

Contact Information:
Address:Rifle Falls State Park, c/o Rifle Gap, 5775 HWY 325 , Rifle, CO, 81650.
Phone No:970-625-1607

For more Information about (Rifle Falls State Park) Kindly visit the official website:
http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/RifleFalls


   

Golf
Places Distance(miles)
Rifle Creek Golf Course 14.9 Miles
Glenwood Springs Golf Club 20.3 Miles
Battlement Mesa Golf Club 24.0 Miles
Westbank Ranch Golf & Country Club 25.2 Miles
Meeker Golf Course 25.7 Miles
The Aspen Glen Club 30.8 Miles
River Valley Ranch Golf Club 32.5 Miles
The Cotton Ranch Club 39.5 Miles
The Roaring Fork Club 42.7 Miles
The Snowmass Club Golf Course 51.9 Miles


Hiking
Places Distance(miles)
Black Powder Pass Trail 95.7 Miles
Rich Creek Trail No. 616 95.7 Miles
Gold Dust Trail No. 653 95.7 Miles
Hardrock Trail 95.7 Miles
Platte River Trail No. 654 95.7 Miles
Rough and Tumbling Trail No. 617 95.7 Miles
Limber Grove Trail 95.7 Miles
Longwater Trail No. 654 95.7 Miles
Jefferson Lake Trail No. 642 95.7 Miles
Jefferson Loop Trail No. 643 95.7 Miles


Resorts
Places Distance(miles)
Sunlight Mountain Resort 27.0 Miles
Snowmass 44.8 Miles
Powderhorn Resort 48.3 Miles
Buttermilk 55.2 Miles
Aspen Highlands 57.8 Miles
Beaver Creek Resort 63.0 Miles
Crested Butte Mountain Resort 66.4 Miles
Vail 70.5 Miles
Howelsen Hill Ski Area 72.1 Miles
Ski Cooper 78.0 Miles


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-27T10:12:09Z
Forecast at a Glance
Sunday (PM)
Slight Chance Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 33°F
Hi 56°F
Monday (PM)
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Lo 38°F
Hi 62°F
Tuesday (PM)
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Lo 43°F
Hi 70°F
Wednesday (PM)
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Lo 44°F
Hi 70°F
Thursday (PM)
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Lo 45°F
Hi 71°F
Friday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 48°F
Hi 75°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Rifle/Garfield Rgnl, CO Light Rain May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 50.0 F 80% 9.3 Miles Wind: 11
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Sunlight, CO Snow Apr 26 2011, 10:19 pm MDT F NA 25.1 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill:
Meeker, CO Overcast May 22 2011, 9:53 pm MDT 49.0 F 80% 27.2 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 47 F (8 C)
Eagle Co. Regional, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 48.0 F 82% 41.5 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill: