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Roan Plateau - Hubbard Mesa

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Roan Plateau - Hubbard Mesa

The Roan Plateau – Hubbard Mesa area spans 2,460 acres and offers visitors 50 miles of multi-use trails to enjoy. There is a parking area and separate OHV staging area, and visitors can also find a restroom, loading structures, and picnic tables. Although the plateau and mesa are mainly used for off-roading, visitors can also hike or camp, and the nearby area offers plenty of fishing opportunities. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular during the winter months.

BLM sites are protected areas of land that give visitors a way to step into nature and enjoy many recreational activities. While some sites were designed with hiking, fishing, or other activities in mind, many sites are ideal for camping. To find BLM sites that allow camping or that offer camping amenities, you can search for “BLM camping near me.”

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Coyote and Squirrel Loop Trail

Located in nearby Rifle Falls State Park, this gorgeous trail leads to the falls and meanders along a picturesque stream.

Length: 1.8 miles

Intensity: Easy

Kopers Trail

This Rifle Mountain Park trail offers spectacular views of the mountains and is a great way to spot wildlife.

Length: 3.7 miles

Intensity: Easy

Grass Valley Reservoir Loop

Offering beautiful views of the reservoir, this trail in Harvey Gap State Park is the perfect option for a leisurely stroll.

Length: 1.3 miles

Intensity: Easy

Rifle Arch Trail

Located in the nearby city of Rifle, this trail is relatively popular, so it can sometimes be a bit busy. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Length: 2.8 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Hadley Gulch Trail

This trail in the White River National Forest is great for hiking or horseback riding. There are also nearby opportunities for rock climbing.

Length: 8.4 miles

Intensity: Difficult

Fishing and Boating

Rifle Gap State Park offers incredible fishing opportunities. Fly fishing is the most popular type of fishing, and visitors can often catch trout, pike, bass, perch, and walleye. The large reservoir is also excellent for swimming and boating. Harvey Gap State Park is a fantastic fishing location, and bass, perch, trout, and crappies are plentiful. During the winter, ice fishing is popular.

Climbing

Rifle Mountain Park offers some of the most exceptional climbing opportunities in the state. Bauhaus Wall, for example, offers 21 sport routes of varying difficulties, and Ruckman Cave provides 43 sport routes. The area known as The Wasteland features 20 sport routes. Each route varies in difficulty and presents a new challenge.

Wildlife Viewing

The Roan Plateau - Hubbard Mesa is itself a great place to spot wildlife such as chorus frogs, salamanders, woodpeckers, owls, turkeys, hummingbirds, bats, deer, rabbits, black bears, raccoons, badgers, and skunks. The nearby Harvey Gap, Rifle Falls, and Rifle Gap State Parks are also excellent locations to view wildlife, and the White River National Forest offers many wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Picnicking

There are several picnic tables and a restroom available at Roan Plateau – Hubbard Mesa. The Spruce Picnic Area in the White River National Forest is also an excellent choice. The picnic area offers several picnic tables that look out over a creek, and there is a vault toilet. Glenwood Park also offers picnic tables, open spaces for playing soccer, and barbecues.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

Visitors to the area around the Road Plateau – Hubbard Mesa can find BLM RV camping at the Glenwood Springs West/Colorado River KOA Holiday. The campground can accommodate RVs of up to 95 ft., and 50-amp hookups are available. The Heron’s Nest RV Park & Camp in Silt is another excellent choice. This charming campground offers RV spaces with hookups, and the park is pet friendly. Elk Creek Campground offers restrooms, showers, and secluded, shady spaces. Full hookups are available.

Free Camping

Fantastic Bureau of Land Management free camping is available at the Lincoln Creek Dispersed Campground. The campground has 22 sites, and visitors can stay for up to five days. The Twin Lake Dispersed Area is also an excellent free camping option. The campground is secluded and offers gorgeous views. There are no amenities, however, so pack accordingly, and plan ahead. Coffee Pot Spring Campground near Rifle also offers excellent primitive camping options for RV travelers.

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Planning your Roan Plateau - Hubbard Mesa BLM trip

The Roan Plateau – Hubbard Mesa is mostly used by OHV riders. All OHV riders should stay alert for any nonmotorized trail use. Many people use the area for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, so stay aware of your surroundings in order to avoid accidents. Riders will always need to yield to pedestrians, bikers, and horseback riders. It’s also important to watch for animals, including cows. Riders should remain on trails at all times, except in the designated Open Area. Any cross country riding outside of the Open Area is prohibited.

Target shooting is also popular in the area. Target shooters must have a safe backstop. Do not shoot at livestock, and always clean up any target trash when you leave.

Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

It’s always important to protect Bureau of Land Management campgrounds, trails, and natural areas such as the Roan Plateau – Hubbard Mesa. Visitors can do this by observing Leave No trace Guidelines, which include disposing of trash properly and picking up any litter you see in the area. Always be cautious about making fires, and observe all fire safety notices and danger ratings. Be polite to other visitors, and remember to share communal areas and keep noise, such as loud music, to a minimum. Remember that, while observing wildlife, it’s important to remain a safe distance away to protect both you and the animals.

Roan Plateau - Hubbard Mesa Location

From Silt, take I-70 to exit 90. Head north, and then take a left onto Highway 6, which is also called Centennial Pkwy. Take a right on Truck Route Highway 13, and then make a left onto Fravert Reservoir Road. Continue for 1.9 miles until you reach the OHV area. Continue for another mile to reach the parking area.

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