Hogback Truck Trail (BLM 8126) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hogback Truck Trail (BLM 8126) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

4.3 mi from Silt

Maps 6,428 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, 3.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Burning Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 560 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 29%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • The Grass Valley Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
  • Burning Mountain stands 1,257 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–62°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.