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Hartman Rocks Recreation Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Hartman Rocks Trails |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large recreation area offers 22 square miles of public land that consists of smooth and fast single track to rugged ATV and 4x4 trails.
There are several staging areas but the 'Base Area' located on the eastern segment has gravel parking and restrooms. The Motorcycle Terrain Park is located on the western segment of the recreation area which has single track trails and a motocross track to practice on.
There are no fees but machines must display a current Colorado OHV Sticker. There is no water or shade so bring your own.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | (1998/older limit 99 dB, 1998/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Some Areas | permitted on designated trails |
 ATVs | Some Areas | permitted on designated trails |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | permitted on designated trails |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on designated trails |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | permitted on designated trails |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
| Land | BLM, City Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Gunnison, CO | ||
| Address | Gold Basin Road, Gunnison, CO 81230 | ||
| From: Gunnison, CO
1) Take US-50 west about 4 miles 2) Turn left (south) onto County Road 32, continue 1.6 miles 3) McCabe Staging Area is on the left For Motorcycle Terrain Park Staging Area: 4) Continue past McCabe Staging Area (veer slight left onto County Road 32B), continue .3 miles 5) Staging area is on the left (north). For Base Area Staging Area: 6) From Gunnison take County Road 38/Gold Basin Road south about 4 miles 7) Staging area is on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Gunnison Field Office 250 West Spencer Avenue Gunnison, CO 81230 (970) 642-4940 blm_co_info@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 14,000 acres (22 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 90 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 7700 to 8000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps |  Many | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Gunnison, CO | |
| Diesel | Gunnison, CO | |
 Water | Gunnison, CO | |
 RV Hookup | Gunnison, CO | |
 RV Disposal | Gunnison, CO | |
| Campground | Gunnison, CO | |
 Conv Store | Gunnison, CO |
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