Connects: Colorado River, Rifle Boat Ramp, Rifle Rest Area Park, Lion’s Park Circle
Rifle, CO – Easy – 0.75 Miles – Walk, Hike, Run, Bike, Dog Friendly – Gravel
The Rifle Ponds Wildlife Viewing Trail is an easy trail you can walk, run, and bike that is dog friendly. This is a 0.75 mile loop paved/gravel trail near the Rifle Rest Area in Rifle, CO.
Wildlife Viewing – an activity for the entire family
Use the right tools – field guide, binoculars and camera with telephoto lens.
Watch at dawn and dusk, when wildlife are most active.
Keep your distance – if the animal can detect you, you are too close.
Remain quiet, as not to disturb wildlife in the area.
Don’t feed wildlife – there is plenty of natural food in the wild.
Keep pets under control – it’s best for the wildlife and for your pet.”