Introduction to Rifle, Colorado
Located in Garfield county,Rifle, Colorado, is 137 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 149 miles W of Denver, Colorado.
Rifle History
The city of Rifle gets its name from a local story, that a trapper had once left his rifle along a creek in the region; from then on, the city has been known as Rifle. Founded by Abram Maxfield in 1882, Rifle was officially incorporated into the state in 1905.
Rifle and nearby Attractions
- Rifle Mountain Park
- Rifle Branch Library
- Frontier Historical Museum
- Aspen Highlands
Things To Do In Rifle
Rifle is a city with the Ron plateau, forming the gateway to deep canyons, waterfalls, spruce trees, and meadows. The city is dotted with several recreational areas such as the Harvey Gap State Park and the Rifle Gap State Park. The Rifle Mountain Park, which is situated 12 miles north of Rifle, and the Frontier Historical Museum are in the region.
Rifle Transportation
The closest airport to the city is the Eagle county Regional Airport.
Rifle Higher Education
Colorado Mountain College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, and Mesa State College are near the city.