Rifle Falls State Park
This popular riparian zone boasts a 70-foot waterfall with limestone caves.
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Rifle Falls State Park Details
This popular riparian zone boasts a 70-foot waterfall with limestone caves. Three hiking trails that sit adjacent to the East Rifle Creek host caves and other unique areas like the Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery. Anglers can fish for trout here, and there are also small campgrounds for visitors to stay at. In the winter, there are areas for skiing, snowshoeing and cold-weather camping.
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