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Difficulty:  - Advanced |
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| Length: 20 miles | Global Rank: #213 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 96 | Wishlist: 55 |
| 1 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +5,500 // -5,000 feet |
| Average Speed: 4.9 mph | Average Time: 12hr 45min |
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Description
Cruising back to the Springs from Telluride we decided we wanted to check out the biking in
Crested Butte. Unfortunately our Falcon Guide was back at home so we decided to snoop around
the local bike shops in Gunnison to see what was happening. After some looking and talking we
found out the place to be is Hartman Rocks. We purchased a map (best decision we made that
day) and headed to the trailhead. We parked at the bottom of the mesa and started to climb. In
hindsight the road might have been the best way to get up but we decided to take a b-line right
up the side. After walking our bikes up the steep slickrock sections we finally got a view of the
area. Trails and roads stretched everywhere and it reminded us of Palmer Park in the Springs or
even Moab to a degree. Many trails are gradual climbs through the sage on sandy to hard-
packed ground and often intersect the rock formations for some nice technical challenges. This
place is huge, we barely scratched the surface before it was time to go back. Hartman Rocks is
also home to Rage in the Sage bike race, a brutal race to be sure due to the exposed conditions
and up and down nature of the terrain. Be sure to bring a map, this place is confusing as gank
for first-timers.
Joshb976 on August 21, 2012
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Description
Cruising back to the Springs from Telluride we decided we wanted to check out the biking in
Crested Butte. Unfortunately our Falcon Guide was back at home so we decided to snoop around
the local bike shops in Gunnison to see what was happening. After some looking and talking we
found out the place to be is Hartman Rocks. We purchased a map (best decision we made that
day) and headed to the trailhead. We parked at the bottom of the mesa and started to climb. In
hindsight the road might have been the best way to get up but we decided to take a b-line right
up the side. After walking our bikes up the steep slickrock sections we finally got a view of the
area. Trails and roads stretched everywhere and it reminded us of Palmer Park in the Springs or
even Moab to a degree. Many trails are gradual climbs through the sage on sandy to hard-
packed ground and often intersect the rock formations for some nice technical challenges. This
place is huge, we barely scratched the surface before it was time to go back. Hartman Rocks is
also home to Rage in the Sage bike race, a brutal race to be sure due to the exposed conditions
and up and down nature of the terrain. Be sure to bring a map, this place is confusing as gank
for first-timers.
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Review: My first time here was this past weekend at 24 Hours on the sage. Looking back on it now I think it would have been a good Idea to ride here before the race. This place is amazing though so it also might have ruined the expirence. Amazing climbs with some hardish slick rock sections, there are also some great difficult downhill sections (beginners be advised). If you find yourself here make sure you ride the keyhole section and the sea of sage. The keyhole is pure awesome difficult climbing with the reward of some cool downhill sections. The Sea of sage is super fast rolling sections with nice turns mixed in.
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Review: This was my first visit to Hartman Rocks, and I can't WAIT to return! My wife and I looped together a nice string of trails. We rode up Jack's Trail, which is a nice middle-ringer up the face with a little bit of fun technical stuff thrown in. Once on the road up top, we rode the road and hopped on Rocky Ridge. SUPER fun at the top, with some challenging technical downs towards the top. At the next junction we hopped on Broken Shovel. Mainly just a middle-ringer climb through the sage brush. Very pretty, though. Crossed the road and jumped on Josho's, and that was a blast. Josho's is very loopy, and then it plunges down into a valley and then you climb back out. Lots of fun. The end goal for us was to hit Rattlesnake, and it definitely lives up to its name. If you're not careful it'll bite you! Rattlesnake is very technical, with some great slickrock type sections. We walked a number of the downs, but I plan on cleaning some of them next time. We rode a little bit of road back up to the top of Beck's and LOVED that little bit of swoopy downhill. Back up the road and then rode back down Jack's Trail. In short, go ride this place! You could spend all day here and not ride the same trail twice.
Review: Rode about 15 miles on the rocks and hills. Most of the trails are in sage so there's a nice aroma.
There are many trails going many directions so I've ridden just a taste. The views are nice and the trails are firm.
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Review: Cool trail network with good variety. If you think it's easy, you've just not hit the right trail yet - some serious, big-slickrock, technical slab riding in places. If you're a weenie about sand, skip it - a lot of the surface is fairly soft. If you're not put off by that, you'll love it. Also, lots of great free camping options throughout the network. Kudos to the guys and girls who have the nootz to ride the Gunnison Growler here next weekend.
Similar Trail: Some parts Fruita, some parts Curt Gowdy.
Similar Trail: Some parts Fruita, some parts Curt Gowdy.
Review: Can't wait to come back and ride more of it.
Similar Trail: Road 18 kind of...
Similar Trail: Road 18 kind of...
Review: While Moab and Crested Butte have their awe-inspiring scenery and backcountry allure, this maze of rolling singletrack remains my favorite trail system anywhere. The beauty is that you can jump in anywhere and roll for hours without seeing anyone. One trail name, Sea of Sage, best captures the undulating terrain that has been tricked out by some of the best trailbuilders in the country including local Dave Wiens. It's a hidden gem that keeps getting more polished every year.
Similar Trail: Moab, Fruita, the Butte.
Similar Trail: Moab, Fruita, the Butte.
Review: Well worth a visit if you enjoy cranking up and down open hillsides in the sage country. When we did this ride they were out of maps so we just pedaled around. Ended up getting enough good advice from locals on the trail to have a good day, but a map would have made life easier. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush or super technical riding you can find a little bit here, but Hartman is mostly miles and miles of flowy singletrack with a few technical obstacles thrown in.
* Review edited 9/22/2011
Similar Trail: Sovereign
* Review edited 9/22/2011
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Review: Love this area and it is probably the best technical riding you will find in and around Gunnision. Not sure how this trail gets a blue rating unless the people reviewing it don't do the awesome technical sections Hartman has to offer. I would put the technical level of the trails on this ride right next to Porcupine Rim (Moab). Of course, there are so many trails in the area you don't have to ride the difficult ones so this set of trails really offers something for riders of all abilities. If you know what you're doing and you want some excitement I would recommend V-Drop, Freefall, and Technical Becks.
Similar Trail: Porcupine Rim, Dakota Ridge
Similar Trail: Porcupine Rim, Dakota Ridge
Review: These trails are killer! Desert single track like Luge for the riders who want it easy, and crazy technical stuff like V Drop and Freefall for those who don't. There is a lot of stuff in between. A map helps A LOT!! Got a free one at local book store downtown. Either way there is some climbing but they make it easy. Surface is a lot of tiny round rocks, sort of like riding on ball bearings at times! Excellent trails, great scenery and very courteous riders
Similar Trail: This is Bootlegger on Steroids, the Vegas Red Rock desert ST at some, and maybe a touch of Gooseberry thrown in with the rock hopping required.
Similar Trail: This is Bootlegger on Steroids, the Vegas Red Rock desert ST at some, and maybe a touch of Gooseberry thrown in with the rock hopping required.
Review: Having moved to Gunny in Jan. 2009 I have had the wonderful first-hand experience (multiple times) to get out in my first summer here and experience the awesomeness of Hartman's Rocks! This place has a variety of technical and easier trails. Something for every type of rider! A must ride if you are in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley!
Similar Trail: anything in Crested Butte!
Similar Trail: anything in Crested Butte!
Review: Rode just 1 day in June. There are tons of trails but its loose rock so climbing is hard. There is also zero shade as there are really no trees which made it too hot. It is steep on the front side but you can drive up the big hill to the back and get flatter trails. Don't know what all the fuss is about.
Review: Stopped there on the way back from CB this past weekend--what a riot! Having a good ride description helps! Up Jacks, over and down Rocky Ridge somewhere in there hit Middle Luge, Buddy Bear and Josie's... a little bit of everything! Awesome. Will definitely be back. Perfect intermediate terrain.
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Similar Trail: 18 Road, Fruita Lunch Loop/Tabeguache, Grand Junction Loma, Colorado
Review: Hartman Rocks is an epic place to ride. I went to school at Western State for a while and rode the trails as much as I could. All kinds of trails at many different levels, it can be mad extreme and technical. So many things to do there, one of my all time favorite places to be. In one word: GO!
* Review edited 11/9/2008
* Review edited 11/9/2008
Review: Sick trail, has something for everyone and worth checking out. Trails everywhere, and easy to get lost. Make sure to pick up a map and/or talk to someone at shop in Gunnison or on the trail. Has good flowy singletrack, slickrock sections reminiscent of Moab, and so much more. I only rode 3 times and barely scratched the surface.
Review: This was a 3 hour drive from C Springs and worth every minute. Start with a killer climb and follow it up with lots of big, swoopy singletrack interspersed with bits of technical rock. Stop in at one of the bike shops in Gunny to get a map and great advice on how to make the most of your day.
Similar Trail: Anything in Fruita
Similar Trail: Anything in Fruita
Review: Good call Judd. The parking lot at the bottom is made for parking. The grunt up the first hill is greatly rewarded by single track in virtually every direction. There are well marked trails, great spurs, and some great hidden gems loaded with technical moves and consequences for mistakes. This area can be ridden for a whole week in a row before you have to ride the same ride twice.
Similar Trail: Steers Gulch north of 50
Similar Trail: Steers Gulch north of 50
Review: this is the local's ride.
Review: We rode out there last year..'04 we were there for 5 days and did about a 1/3 of the trails. Hit the "W" for some breakfast..you'll be able to ride all day.
Review: This is also home to the 24 Hours in the Sage race usually held in Sep. With the same format as Moab this race offers a great loop of ~8 miles and incorporates a portion of the Rage course. You are rewarded with a fun downhill back to the start/finish. Hartman Rocks in general is a wonderful place to ride and as everyone has mentioned, offers something for everyone and miles of single track. Ridable before Crested Butte this place offers a good earlier season ride and gets you off the same old trails you have been riding all winter.
And if you park down the hill you have the opportunity to ride The Notch, a highly recommended short but fun downhill section worth the climb up you did earlier.
Review: I lived in Gunnison for two years attending Western State College of Colorado. My friends and I rode Hartmans almost everyday during the riding season. 20 Miles of singel track? Are you kidding me, there is a hell of alot more than 20 miles out there. If your heading out there bring someone from the area. Hop into the Tune-Up or Rock and Roll (local bike stores) and see if you can get a local to tool around with you out there. A map helps but there is nothing better than getting someone who knows all of the best single track. As far as difficulty goes there is something for everyone. If you really want to test your endurancetry riding the Rage in The sage Course (Marked by brown trail markers) This twenty mile loop of mostly singletrack will get your respect. And last but not least nobody drives up the initial first climb from the parking lot, hop on your bike and ride it you pansy!
Similar Trail: White Rim (Moab UT)
Similar Trail: White Rim (Moab UT)
Review: This is some really nice riding and is not crowded. I rode it on 3 different days and only saw 1 other person each day. Lots of singletrack. Great for riders new to the sport as they can walk over the technical sections. Well marked trails but buy a map for the best way to lay out a loop course. Either ride or drive up the steep dirt road to the top. Then its all lots-o-fun!
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