BLM 8345 — Rail Cars in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 8345 — Rail Cars in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

6.0 mi from Snowmass Village

Maps 8,043 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 0.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD.
  • Estimated climb: 30 ft over 0.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 43%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Triangle Peak stands 1,180 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles northeast.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Roaring Fork River runs 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–57°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.