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Ruckman Cave Rock Climbing
Routes in Ruckman Cave
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Beer Run S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Bloody Corner S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Bolt Action S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Bovine Impact S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Call the Cops S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Choss Family Robinson S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Cooch S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Don't Point That Thing At Me (Head Full of Lead extension) S 5.13 8a 29 X- 30 E7 6c |
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Extended Family S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Firearms S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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First Steps S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Head Full of Lead S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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In Your Face S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Kenose Eskapa S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c |
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Kielbasa Run S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Le Frimeur S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Long Barrel S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Loose Cannon S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Nessun Dorma S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Noble Wife S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Objectivity Exchange S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Pellet Gun S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Pinch Fest S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Prime Evil S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Prime Time S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Prime the Pump S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Primer S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Princess of Turandot S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Promise, The S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Red Dawn S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Return to Sender (aka Cap-gun) S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Rolling Log, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Route S 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c |
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Shibumi S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Smoking Gun S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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Street Knowledge S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Supre Guide S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Waiting For 21 S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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When the Levee Breaks S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Wreaths of Wrath S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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| Elevation: | 7,142 ft |
| GPS: | 39.721, -107.69 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 34,478 total · 165/month |
| Shared By: | Nate Weitzel on Nov 4, 2001 |
| Admins: | Alvaro Arnal, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac |
Description
The Ruckman Cave is one of the most popular walls in Rifle. It is home to classic lines such as Beer Run (5.13a), Street Knowledge (5.12a), Pinch Fest (5.12b), and In Your Face (5.12d). Many of the routes end under the large roof, although a few take on this feature, or climb the steep wall to either side. The wall houses a couple of Rifle warm-ups on the right side of the large roof. It has solid climbing with some terrific features. Check out Pinch Fest for some of the most amazing natural holds I have ever seen. The cave gets morning sun, so it is a good place on cold days, but wait until evening for hot ones.
Getting There
There is a large (8) car parking pull out 1.3 miles into the canyon, directly across from the Meat Wall. Park here, and walk across the wooden plank bridge, then follow the trail 20-30 feet to get to the wall. This trail leads directly to Pinch Fest.
Classic Climbing Routes at Ruckman Cave
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Denver, CO
New Castle, CO
Somebody has cleaned my draws off of Head Full of Lead.
To whom has stolen my draws, they are not yours. They have been donated to the walls of this canyon not your gear closet.
Please return them to Summit Canyon Mountaineering, no questions asked. Jun 8, 2013
Grand Junction CO
-Sullyt Jun 25, 2013
Glenwood Springs