Glider (BLM 5342) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Glider (BLM 5342) in CO
Road corridorBLM, San Luis Valley
18 mi from Salida
Maps 8,774 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
BLM San Luis Valley Field Office ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi
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Road Access
Extreme
- All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Near Hayden Spring.
- Estimated climb: 650 ft over 0.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Galena Peak stands 3,686 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles north.
- Hayden Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–56°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.