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“A quick and lesser-known way to hike down to the river's edge. ”

Andy Sovick
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7,721' 2,353 m

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7,709' 2,350 m

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Fishing · River/Creek · Wildlife

From the Van Tuyl Trail #9431 path down to the river is open to foot traffic only.

Description

From the parking area at Charmar Park, hike west and cross the bridge, continue west through the first intersection with the Van Tuyl Trail #9431. After a few hundred yards, continue west through another intersection, through a "walk-through" fence gap.

Flora & Fauna

Pasture grasses and a thick Cottonwood and Willow grove at the river. Peregrine Falcons, hawks, ducks cranes, and countless songbirds.

Contacts

Local Club: Gunnison Trails

Jun 11, 2026: Hartman’s 2.0 Open House

Apr 13, 2026: Hartman Rocks Spring Cleanup – April 18, 2026

Mar 3, 2026: Spring Trail Closure Updates

Land Manager: City of Gunnison

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Andy Sovick
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Looking south towards the start and through the tall trees.
Mar 11, 2015 near Gunnison, CO
Saying hello to the ranch animals on the way to the river.
Oct 30, 2024 near Gunnison, CO
The split. The cut off is really only useful if you were going to make another lap. Otherwise its the same distance back to where you started.
Mar 11, 2015 near Gunnison, CO

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