Transfer Trail (BLM 8149) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Transfer Trail (BLM 8149) in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
1.3 mi from Glenwood Springs
Maps 6,580 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.8–1.2 are inside the City of Glenwood Springs, whose rules apply there.
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 6.6 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Near Transfer Trail Trailhead.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 130 ft over 6.6 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 2.6: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Windy Point stands 3,644 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles north.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
- Colorado River runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–60°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.