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Hardscrabble

Eagle County, Colorado

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Located between Gypsum and Eagle south of I-70, Hardscrabble provides a mix of ATV and singletrack trails winding up into the mountains. Although the majority of the area is gentle enough for less experienced riders, there are some challenging areas to explore.

Popular Trails in This Area

Bensons Cabin Road (FR758)
Lime Creek Road (FR745, FR728)
Mccallister Gulch Road (FR708)**
Peterson Gulch Road (FR706)**
Mill Creek Road (FR710)
No Name Wurts Ditch Road (FR705)
Ranch Creek Road (FR755)**
Red And White Mountain Road (FR734))
Resolution Road (FR702)
Shrine Pass Road (FR709)
Wearyman Road (FR747)**

Detailed Description

Adopted Trails

** FR755, FR747, FR708, FR706, FR745, FR728 Adopted by Holy Cross 4 Wheelers

How To Get There

From Gypsum: Head south on Valley Rd from US-6 approx 0.4 miles to Cooley Mesa Rd. Turn east on Cooley Mesa Rd and follow approx 1.8 miles to Spring Creek Rd. Turn south on Spring Creek Rd and follow approx 1.0 mile. Access is off of Spring Creek Rd.

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Trail System Information

Location:

N39 37.478 W106 54.859

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Nearest City:

Eagle

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Best For:

4WD

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Motorcycle

Note that not all of the trails in an area will be open to all vehicle types. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)s and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV.

More Info:

Colorado River Valley Field Office, (970) 876-9000

Trail System Maps and GPS Files

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Know Before You Go

Maps and data files are from a variety of sources. Trail and area conditions vary widely and many trails and areas may have changed significantly since the map or data file was created. Use your discretion and check with the local land management agency before riding or driving on public lands. Ride and drive at your own risk. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!
Not all routes are open to all vehicles. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV. Almost all trails in Colorado are subject to seasonal restrictions and closures. Visit the road and trail closure info page for more information. Call the responsible agency before making plans to ride in an area.
All vehicles operated on designated OHV routes in Colorado must have a registration or permit issued by Colorado State Parks including those of non-residents. For more information, visit the State Parks OHV Program Page.
Some vehicles such as ATVs and side-by-sides are never street legal in Colorado even if licensed and plated in their home state. These vehicles must have a valid Colorado OHV registration or permit to be used on trails on public lands in Colorado.
This symbol indicates areas where most routes are open only to licensed, street-legal vehicles. Please refer to the MVUM for designated ATV and dirt bike routes.