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Grand Valley OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Goverment Highland Canal, Walker Field Airport, H Road, H Rd, 27 1/4 Rd, 27 1/4 Road, Grand Junction Field Office |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large, open area offers a wide variety of terrain that range from smooth double track to narrow and rugged singletrack with numerous hill climbs. The area is open year-round and all vehicle types are permitted.
There is no fee charged for camping or riding but no services are offered, so come prepared. Primitive camping is permitted but is not recommended since the area can be very noisy at times.
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 | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | No Restriction | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Permitted | |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 10,880 acres (17 sq mi) | |
| 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 | north and west sections allow shooting |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Grand Junction |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Grand Junction |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Grand Junction |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | RV Ranch at Grand Junction (800) 793-0041 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SE) | RV Ranch at Grand Junction (800) 793-0041 |
| Campground | On Site | primitive camping |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Stop & Save (970) 243-6102 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | free, ride anywhere within OHV boundaries |
| Cons | no services, no shade |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day Summer/Fall |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Grand Junction, CO | ||
| From: Grand Junction, CO
1) Take I-70 to Exit 31 2) At end of ramp turn north on Horizon Drive 3) Proceed about 1 mile 4) Turn left (west) on H Road 5) Continue about 1.25 miles 6) Turn right (north) on 27 1/4 Road 7) Proceed about 1.5 miles to the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Grand Junction Field Office 2815 H. Road Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 244-3000 gjfo_webmail@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 |
Grand Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/26/2013 (Thanks!)
Grand Valley Trail Photo
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Grand Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/3/2021 (Thanks!)
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