{"id":4083,"date":"2020-01-27T02:12:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T02:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=4083"},"modified":"2022-04-21T11:11:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T11:11:27","slug":"rifle-falls-state-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/rifle-falls-state-park\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Will Love About Rifle Falls State Park (Waterfalls, Caves, Camping, Hiking)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We regularly send visitors to Rifle Falls to enjoy a hike, picnic or even for overnight camping.  Our friends and family always report back that the waterfalls and caves were the highlights of their trip to the Colorado River Valley.  We decided to find out if Rifle Falls State Park was as much fun for our family as theirs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everything you need to know to visit Rifle Falls State Park, Rifle Colorado<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Yes – we are here to report that we are now regular visitors to Rifle Falls State Park.  Adults may love the lush scenery and picturesque triple waterfall, but spoiler alert – the caves are the most fun for the kids.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rifle Falls State Park is a uniquely lush area for hiking, camping, picnicking in a more arid region of western Colorado.  The main attraction is the Rifle Creek which falls over a 70-foot triple waterfall but the many small limestone caves are a surprise for kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is part of our series on the Colorado River Valley. We have more details on visiting Rifle<\/a> and Glenwood Springs. <\/a> Don’t worry, I’ll give you those links at the end of the post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking the Trails At Rifle Falls State Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rifle Falls is an oasis and you can enjoy hiking around the waterfall enjoying the refreshing spray.  In the winter the trails are open for hiking or snowshoeing and you can enjoy the playing int he snow and the frozen falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three hiking trails wind through the park along East Rifle Creek, around the falls, and to the fish hatchery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overlooking the waterfalls from the top of Coyote Hiking Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Coyote Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most popular trail, the Coyote Trail, will lead you along the creek right up to the base of the falls, up the hillside to the caves and over the top of the falls.   You will likely spend the most time on this trail, especially with kids and in the hot summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pets are permitted along the trails and I frequently see people with dogs on leashes.  Although, I tried it once and it was too difficult for me to walk my big dogs and keep track of little kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Squirrel Trail <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another one and half-mile trail, the Squirrel trail, connects the campground, the day-use parking lot and the falls.  You will be walking at least part of this trail along East Rifle Creek to arrive at the base of the falls from the parking lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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