Silt Mesa Public Lands - Silt, Colorado - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

The Silt Mesa Public Lands is a multi-use area that includes hunting, fishing, ATVs, drilling and open range. This location is a major entrance with a cattle guard to keep livestock in the public lands. Illegal dumping and vandalism has the area under review to possibly be closed to the public.

The Hubbard Gulch for ATV information is at (visit link) .

A map of all the public lands in Garfield County may be found at (visit link) . The Colorado Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River Basin Field Office site is (visit link) . A report of the geology and drilling considerations may be found (visit link) .

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): Unknown Is there a trail system?: No If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Hubbard Gulch DESCRIPTION The area offers outstanding jeep and OHV opportunities. It is popular for dirt bike riding and fossils may be found on the sandstone cliffs. Unfortunately, the area is also popular for illegal trash dumping, and the aesthetics are ruined in places. ACCESS Take the by-pass route to Fravert Reservoir about a mile northwest of Rifle, and go about 3 miles past the Forest Service office. The road is graveled part of the way, but turns into dirt which is slippery when wet. Explore the dirt roads but be careful to stay off the intermixed private lands. (from http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo/recreation/hubbard_gulch.html ) What points of interest are there?: The area offers outstanding jeep and OHV opportunities. It is popular for dirt bike riding and fossils may be found on the sandstone cliffs. Unfortunately, the area is also popular for illegal trash dumping, and the aesthetics are ruined in places. What activities are available?: The is open land that is undeveloped - you must bring your own equipment for recreation. There is no potable water, rest rooms or any other amenities. Cell coverage is sparse or non-existent. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Terrain, snakes, mosquitoes (West Nile Virus), dehydration, Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Hours of accessibility?: Not listed If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed Please supply the website of the land if available: Not listed

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