| Alt Names |
Grand Valley Off-highway Vehicle Area, Grand Junction B.l.m Area, Grand Valley Off-highway-vehicle Area, Goverment Highland Canal, Walker Field Airport, H Road, H Rd, 27 1/4 Rd, 27 1/4 Road |
| DESCRIPTION |
Open area riding and desert type terrain make this a popular OHV destination in northern Colorado. Primitive camping is allowed however is not recommended as this area can be very noisy at times. Firearm use is prohibited within the OHV boundaries however is allowed on public land that sits adjacent on the north and western side of the boundaries.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Grand Junction, CO |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 39º 07.267' W 108º 32.865' |
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From: Grand Junction, CO
1) Take I-70 to exit 31
2) At end of ramp turn north on Horizon Dr
3) Proceed about 1 mile
4) Turn left (west) on H Rd
5) Continue about 1.25 miles
6) Turn right (north) on 27 1/4 Rd
7) Proceed about 1.5 miles to the staging area |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
free, ride anywhere within OHV boundaries |
| Cons |
no services, no shade |
| Rating |
 Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
Summer/Fall |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (99 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Permitted |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
No Restriction |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Grand Junction Field Office
2815 H. Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 244-3000
www.blm.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
17 |
| Miles Of Trail |
25 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
4800 to 5000 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
 Mostly |
| Sand |
 Little |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 Few |
| Steep Hills |
Some |
| Small Jumps |
Some |
| Large Jumps |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
 None |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Some |
| Shade |
None |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
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