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Bangs Canyon
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Billings Canyon Jeep Trail, Roll Over Ridge, Quad Rocker Loop, Gunnison River, Butterknife, Grand Valley, Grand Mesa, Mica Mine, Rough Canyon, Ladder Canyon, Cross Canyon, Horse Mesa, Rough Canyon Falls, Third Flats ATV Trail System |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large high desert area has thousands of acres of 4x4 trails, canyons, plateaus, slick rock and miles of single track to explore. There are several staging areas however the Bangs Canyon trailhead is the only one that offers direct access to the motorized trails. The hiking trails can be accessed by the Little Park and Tabeguache Trailheads.
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 | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Some Areas | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 58,000 acres (91 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4500 to 7250 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Many | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Stop N Save (970) 242-4543 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Stop N Save (970) 242-4543 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Grand Junction KOA (970) 242-2527 or (800) 562-1510 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Grand Junction KOA (970) 242-2527 or (800) 562-1510 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Grand Junction KOA (970) 242-2527 or (800) 562-1510 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Saddlehorn Campground (970) 858-3617 x360 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Stop N Save (970) 242-4543 |
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 | Grand Junction, CO | ||
| Address | Little Park Road, Glade Park, CO 81523 | ||
| From: Grand Junction, CO
1) Take SR-340 west about 1 mile 2) After crossing bridge turn left (south) onto Monument Road, continue .25 miles 3) Turn left (south-east) onto D Road,continue .25 miles 4) Turn right (south) onto Rosevale Road, continue 1 mile 5) Turn right (west) onto Little Park Road, continue 5.5 miles 6) Staging area is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Grand Junction Field Office 2815 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 244-3000 blm_co_gj_web_mail@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 dnr.ivrsparks@state.co.us cpw.state.co.us |
| Comment | Colorado OHV Registration Info |
Bangs Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/22/2017 (Thanks!)
Bangs Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/22/2017 (Thanks!)
Bangs Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/22/2017 (Thanks!)
Bangs Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/31/2015 (Thanks!)
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