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Bangs Canyon

Mesa County, Colorado

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Recreation area southwest of Grand Junction, near the Colorado National Monument. Great views back over the valley, and trails ranging from easy to extreme. Home of the Billings extreme 4x4 trail, which will challenge the skill of even the most experienced drivers.

Popular Trails in This Area

Billings Extreme 4x4 Trail

Detailed Description

Pin Point is for turn off to staging area described on BLM webpage

Note

The Billings extreme 4x4 trail is only open to full-size 4WD vehicles.

How To Get There

From Grand Junction: Head south on Monument Rd from CO-340/Broadway approx 0.2 miles to D Rd. Turn left at D Rd and continue approx 0.3 miles to Rosevale Rd. Turn south on Rosevale Rd and follow approx 0.9 miles to Little Park Rd. Turn west on Little Park Rd and continue approx 4.4 miles where it will turn into C S Rd. Continue on C S Rd approx 1.0 miles and turn south for trail access.

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Trail System Information

Location:

N38 59.340 W108 37.020

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Nearest City:

Grand Junction

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Best For:

4WD

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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:

Grand Junction Field Office, (970) 244-3000

Website:

http://www.blm.gov...s/bangscanyon.html

Trail System Maps and GPS Files

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Bangs Canyon 2011.pdf

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BLM Grand Junction Billings Canyon Description.jpg

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BLM Grand Junction OHV Opportunities.jpg

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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.