Rifle Falls State Park offers scenic picnic areas with tables, grills available. Near waterfalls and lush greenery for ambiance.

Bobcat Trail
Permitted uses Foot
Miles paved 0
Miles non-paved 1.0
Total distance 1.0, one way
Usage Low
Degree of difficulty Moderate
Elevation 6,500
ADA accessible No
Comments This is a newly completed trail that links Rifle Falls State Park and Rifle Falls State Fish Hatchery. The trail hikes along East Rifle Creek through boxelder and cottonwood forests, and into open grassy meadows. It provides access to secluded fishing spots on the creek bank, as well as passing several well stocked trout ponds managed by the fish hatchery.
Pets are permitted within the Rifle Fall's boundaries, but are prohibited on the adjacent State Wildlife Area.

Squirrel Trail
Permitted uses Foot
Miles paved 0
Miles non-paved 1.5
Total distance 1.5
Usage Low
Degree of difficulty Moderate
Elevation 6,500
ADA accessible no
Comments First 1/4 mile is ADA. This trail accesses the walk-in tent campsites at Rifle Falls and connects to the Rifle Falls day use parking lot. It meanders along Rifle Creek, passes beneath the canopy of a Gambel Oak forest, climbs to an overlook of the valley below, and then follows along the Grass Valley Canal.
Pets Permitted

Coyote Trail
Permitted uses Foot
Miles paved 0
Miles non-paved 1.5
Total distance 1.5
Usage High
Degree of difficulty Moderate
Elevation 6,500
ADA accessible Yes
Comments ADA to the base of the falls. This trail gives you a breath taking view of the falls from the base and from above, accesses limestone caves bring your flashlights, and winds along Rifle Creek under the canopy of boxelder and cottonwood trees. Trails may be icy during winter.
Pets Permitted

Directions from Denver, Colorado:

- Start on I-70 W: This is the main highway leading out of Denver.
- Continue for 170 miles: You will pass through several towns including Idaho Springs and Glenwood Springs.
- Take exit 90 towards CO -13 N/Rifle/Meeker: The sign should be clearly marked.
- Merge onto Taughenbaugh Blvd after exiting off I-70
- Turn right at roundabout to stay on Taugenbaugn Blvd which turns into Railroad Ave (CO -13N)
- Follow this road northwards until you reach Rifle Falls State Park.

From Grand Junction, Colorado:

- Begin by heading eastward along Interstate Highway I-70 E
- Proceed approximately sixty-two miles till Exit number ninety appears indicating a turn-off toward Meeker /Rifle via Route thirteen Northbound (CO -13 N).
- Merge with Taughanbaugh Boulevard following your departure from interstate seventy; continue straight ahead as it transitions into Railroad Avenue or route thirteen going northward,
- Ultimately arriving at Rifle Falls State Park