Colorado Mountain Biking Opportunities: Hartman Rocks Trail
Hartman Rocks is a popular mountain bike area just a few miles southwest of Gunnison, Colorado, providing a true backyard to backcountry riding experience. Trails within this system provide a range of opportunities for all skill levels. There are plenty of natural technical slickrock features intermixed with traditional single track trails and natural surface roads. All trails, except a few serious downhill trails, provide for two way traffic creating a new experience each time you ride. Views at Hartman Rocks are spectacular especially during sunrise and sunset with the Gunnison Basin to the North and the San Juan Mountains to the south.
Roads and trails are closed south of the Powerline Road from March 15-May 15 for Gunnison Sage-grouse conservation.
One of the Bureau of Land Management's "Backyard to Backcountry" treasures, information on the Hartman Rocks Trail was developed between IMBA and the Gunnison, CO, BLM office to provide world-class riding experiences. IMBA's data on the trail includes elevations, ratings, current conditions, photos, and comments.
Need to Know
Plan Your Visit
- Season Dates: January 1 - December 31
- Fee: No Fee
- Size: 45 miles of single track trail
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,500+ feet
- Difficulty: Trails range from beginner to advanced
Directions
- From Gunnison take Hwy 50 west. On the edge of town, before you cross the Gunnison River, turn left on the Gold Basin Road (Cty Rd. 38). Proceed around the west end of the airport runway for a total of 2.8 miles to the Hartman Rocks entrance which is marked by a sign.
Quick Links
Contact Information
Gunnison Field Office
210 W. Spencer Street
Gunnison, Colorado 81230
970-642-4940
Connecting with Communities
The BLM and MTB Project are Connecting with Communities through a National partnership to provide an interactive ride experience. MTB project hosts the next generation of mountain bike trail maps. Click the MTB Project icon to access all the information you'll need to plan your next ride.