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    Rifle Gap State Park

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Centennial Park - Rifle

    Centennial Park - Rifle

    5.0(3 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Stumbled upon this chill park in Rifle on a late-night road trip. Huge jungle gym, amphitheater,…read moreand tons of green space. Nobody was around, felt like I had the whole place to myself. Perfect for a quiet moment or a kid's adventure.

    A great open space with playground, amphitheater, and enriching history about Rifle, CO! Lots of…read morePicnic Shelters, the amphitheater is very exciting to look at and trails! There are a lot of separate play areas, small streams, a small splash park and biking trails too. We saw rocks with clocks carved in on them, and we looked down and saw a big clock underneath our feet. Centennial Park is a work in progress. The park is located on Rifle Creek Trail between 3rd street and 9th street. One of the highlights of Centennial Park is the unique art work displayed throughout the park, giving visitors a glimpse into Rifle's history and western heritage. Centennial Park's signature event is the annual Fourth of July celebration featuring Symphony in the Valley in concert along with fireworks. Nick and I may plan another route to 4th of July here! I'm incredibly excited!! Overall, this park is amazing and one of my favorite stops. Any park with an Amphitheatre is worth visiting; lots of live music opportunities. Another cool fact I learned about Centennial Park that it's the celebration the 100 year anniversary of the town in Downtown Rifle, CO. This park includes: Art Playground Picnic Tables Benches Open Space Shelter Pond/Creek Soccer Field Restrooms

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    Rifle Falls State Park

    4.6(44 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Right from the moment we pulled into the parking lot, the sound of rushing water filled the air,…read moreand it didn't take long to find out why. The centerpiece of the park is this stunning trio of waterfalls--three streams of water pouring side by side over bright limestone cliffs, surrounded by the kind of lush greenery that feels almost tropical. It was like walking into a Colorado rainforest. Mist from the falls cooled the air, and everything around them felt alive--ferns, moss, chirping birds, and the occasional chipmunk darting across the path. The trails were surprisingly well maintained and easy to navigate. We started with the paved path that led right up to the base of the falls--perfect for just soaking in the view, and even wheelchair accessible. Then we took the Coyote Trail, which loops up around and behind the falls. That's where things got even more fun. The trail winds past a handful of small limestone caves, some of which you can crawl into and explore. One of them opened up into a surprisingly big cavern--we hadn't brought flashlights, but our phones did the trick, and the kids loved it. It felt like discovering secret chambers in a fantasy story. When we made it to the top of the falls, the view was totally worth the mild climb. You could look down and see all three cascades in full, framed by trees and cliffs. And with the mist rising in the sunlight, it felt absolutely magical--like something out of a painting. What I loved most was how much this park offered in such a compact space. Waterfalls, caves, trails, wildlife, creeks, picnic spots--everything felt close and accessible, but never crowded or rushed. It was peaceful, beautiful, and so well kept. Honestly, it's one of the best hidden gems I've stumbled upon in Colorado.

    This is a worth while stop if you are traveling through the area. It was a scenic drive from I-70…read moreinto the park. I was traveling with my husband and relatives. Note: I detracted one star because all the picnic tables for day visitors have been removed to discourage that activity. The only tables in the park are for the camp sites. We pulled into an empty site, since we did not see tables elsewhere, to have a quick lunch. We got a talking to from one of the park employees that it was not permitted. We were nearly done with lunch so we finished quickly and removed ourselves, making sure the area was as we found it. We then parked up at the trailhead parking. It is a pleasant walk to the base of the falls. Then we headed up the stairs that take you behind the falls as well as to some caves. My husband and his brother did the hike up and around to the top. My sister-in-law and I found a nice shaded bench to enjoy the views while we waited for them to return. It was an overall good experience. I would go back.

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    Glenwood Canyon Drive on I-70

    4.6(11 reviews)
    23.1 mi

    The Glenwood Canyon drive is not to be missed! So, I didn't really dig deep into so many travel…read moredetails, when I planned this last trip to Colorado. We went on kind of a whim, so I had no idea that we were going to pass through Glenwood Canyon, when I planned our itinerary. This was such a treat! The canyon views will take your breath away. Some of the rock formations looked like ancient cities. There was some construction happening during our drive, so it reduced the speed to 40 MPH, which we were glad happened because we were able to observe the majestic views. I did not want this ride to end. There are some rest stops along the way, so you can get out and explore a bit more outside of your car. We stopped at one and had access to the Colorado River and that was nice to see... looked like there was a trail for hiking and biking, too. Glenwood Canyon is a definitely must, when visiting Colorado. I was glad that we did this during the summer and not during our visit in the winter. I can't imagine driving through this, when it's icy, snowy and has the potential for avalanches. Colorado has some of the most amazing change in terrain and things will just pop-up and surprise you, like this place did.

    Yes - the views are absolutely stunning. And I've been through the canyon before- hiking, biking…read moreand as a passenger in a car. Yesterday was the first time I ever drove this - as the driver. And It totally freaked me out. It is super scary to drive. I just felt like if anything went wrong - like even if I sneezed - then I would go over the edge and die. And there is absolutely no cell service in the canyon. So if you crash your car, you can't even call someone to rescue you. And your Sirius doesn't work, so you can't even listen to calming music. Great place to visit, but if you have any anxieties - leave the driving to someone else!

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