Hiking – Three Forks Trail

Trip

Hiking – Three Forks Trail

Dog friendly shorter version out/back outside of Rifle

  • Sun, May 24, 2026
  • Western Slope
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,400 ft

This is a shorter version and doggie hike out/back near Rifle. Open to anyone.

Optional short hike to see Rifle Falls afterwards.

Meet at the visitor center parking lot at Rifle Gap State Park at 8am. Parks pass required. We'll carpool to the trailhead from there. 

Route/Place

Three Forks Trail


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials, well behaved dogs on leash and water for them, lunch.

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