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The Rifle Falls State Park entrance.
Day use area at Rifle Falls State Park.
Rifle Falls from the bridge below.
The limestone cliffs are jagged and riddled with caves.
The spray of the falls creates a nearly tropical environment for plants.
Getting close to the falls.
The falls are beautiful from many angles.
Behind the falls.
The water has a lot of force, even late in the season.
The base of the falls.
The paths give access to many caves to explore.
Some of the caves are deep enough to need a flashlight.
Pond at the top of the falls.
View from the top of the falls.
Signs of the manipulation of the falls long ago.
The day use area with a cave visible in the background.
Beautiful Rifle Falls.