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Why Hartman Rocks dries this way
Terrain & soilHartman Rocks sits in the Gunnison, CO area, on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. The WSW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture, and the nearly flat terrain, about a 0.9° average grade at 8,098 ft, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up. Josies, Ring Dike and Skyline are among the named trails our map data covers here.
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 0%Open
- Elevation
- 8,098 ft
- Average grade
- 0.9°
- Predominant aspect
- WSW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly sandy
About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
CanopyOpen 0%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
Around Hartman Rocks
Named trails
- Josies
- Ring Dike
- Skyline
- Sea of Sage
- Rocky Ridge
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list; one verdict covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Trail stewards
Trail work here is done by Gunnison Trails. Support your local builders.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Hartman Rocks right now?
As of the latest update, Hartman Rocks is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Hartman Rocks?
Hartman Rocks sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
How long does Hartman Rocks take to dry after rain?
Hartman Rocks usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Hartman Rocks get snow in winter?
Yes. At 8,098 ft, Hartman Rocks typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.
What trails are at Hartman Rocks?
Named trails at Hartman Rocks include Josies, Ring Dike, Skyline, Sea of Sage and Rocky Ridge. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Hartman Rocks as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Hartman Rocks?
Hartman Rocks sits at roughly 8,098 feet, faces mostly WSW, and averages a 0.9° grade with about 0% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, and the nearly flat grade means it holds puddles in the flats. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Hartman Rocks?
The reliable season at Hartman Rocks runs late spring through fall: at around 8,098 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.