Ten Falls Rock Crawling (BLM 8485) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Ten Falls Rock Crawling (BLM 8485) in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
7.4 mi from Gypsum
Maps 8,630 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office ↗
Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · the 7-day limit applies April 1 to August 31 · September 1 to March 31: 14 consecutive days · unless otherwise authorized in writing by the BLM; also 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi; also 14 consecutive days
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Road Access
Extreme
- All 3.6 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Near Greenhorn Mountain.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 42%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Greenhorn Mountain stands 1,260 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 32–55°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.