The Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous 

October 2-6 '25

The Hartsel Springs Ranch is in the geographic center of Colorado, with epic Adventure riding opportunities in every direction. 

Ride cloverleafing Adventure Loops over Multiple Mountain Passes when the Trees are changing colors. 

Any Like-minded enthusiast may join this Limited Entry Club Ride.

Ride and Lodge or camp from one location in the Rocky Mountains for 4 or 5 days from Thursday the 2nd to Monday the 6th of October. 

Ride Thursday to Monday.

• This Adventure ride is from the Top-shelf Hartsel Springs Ranch Lodge. 
• With Gold Medal Fishing Opportunities. 
• Ride when most of the Tourists have gone home.
• Stay and ride Sunday and Monday if you like.  

 Ride Multiple loops over High Rocky Mountain Passes. 

• Loops clover-leaf back to the Lodge in Hartsel each evening.
• The Tree colors are spectacular in early October. 
• In every direction.
   
• Enjoy the camaraderie of Like-minded enthusiasts. 
• The Club insists everyone us the Buddy System.
• Navigate with phone compatible spot on Ride with GPS Tracks

This 4 day Adventure is suitable for Adventure Bikes from 300-1290cc.
With over 14+ Loops available. 

On  the ride, riders will spread out, yet get to know new people, find new riding partners and enjoy the great camaraderie of your fellow Like-minded enthusiasts.

• If you want good challenges.
• The best balance of paved & dirt roads, 2 Track. 
• Incredible scenery, and a fun time.
• With No work putting it all together, this is it.
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• The Hartsel Lodge Adventure ride is a Classic Club ride.
• You won't find games, talks, or seminars.
• Over 3/4 of the routes are 2 -Up friendly.
• You will find the camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts. 

The town of Hartsel is just 2 miles away and has a great cafe and a fun Bar. Thursday & Friday night dinner you could eat at the Highline Cafe or the Italian Pizzeria. Or you could BBQ at the Lodge.

Over Three miles of private water on the Gold Medal waters of the South Platte River.

The abundance of trout waters surrounding the Hartsel Ranch offer virtually every type of Western fly fishing experience imaginable. 

It’s the perfect place for beginners to learn, and advanced anglers to stalk the large trout that live in the abundant undercut banks and pools on the  property. 

The Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous is a Exit Tours Motorcycle Club ride any Like-minded enthusiast can join. 

• No Meetings, workdays, seminars or Politics involved or required. 
• Just Sign-Up and Ride.
• Hartsel Springs Ranch is on the South Platte River, with Gold Medal fishing opportunities on the property.
• Guided Fishing expeditions are available. LINK
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• Over Three miles of private water on the Gold Medal waters of the South Platte River

The  abundance of trout waters surrounding the Hartsel Ranch offer virtually every type of Western fly fishing experience imaginable. 

It’s the perfect place for beginners to learn, and advanced anglers to stalk the large trout that live in the abundant undercut banks and pools on the  property.

• Enjoy the camaraderie of Like-minded enthusiasts, campfires, with a few meals, and adult beverages included.
• The Adventure Loops are navigated with spot on phone-compatible Ride with GPS Tracks. 
• With Turn cue voice navigation available with a blue tooth headset.
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• We'll have a fire every night 
• Steak Dinner on Sat night.
• Breakfast Fri, Sat & Sunday and Monday is included with Club membership.
• Adult beverages in Moderation are included.
• Fuel is available locally.

• Your significant other can join you for no additional cost.

 The selection of routes are dirt roads, 2 track and as little pavement as possible. 

• 3/4 of the routes will be 2-up friendly.
• 1/4 of the routes are somewhat Challenging, if that’s what your looking for.
• The rides starts on County Road 59 just outside of Hartsel, Colorado off of Hwy 24.
• Approx 65 miles east of Colorado Springs. 
• In the very center of Colorado.
• Where Tent camping, Lodging and RV Parking is available.

INCLUDED WITH THE RENDEZVOUS:

• Cost of Club membership for the Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous is $395.
• GPS tracks for 14+ outstanding Adventure loops you would not typically do on your own. 
• Loops are over every high-mountain pass in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains.
• Staging on private property at the Ranch in the Heart of the Rockies in South Park, Colorado.
   
• You’ll have the opportunity to Lodge or Camp at the Historic Sam Hartsel Ranch.
• With Platte River access.
• Enjoy the camaraderie of Like-minded enthusiasts.
• Breakfast Fri-Mon 
• Coffee
• Steak Dinner Sat Night
• Adult beverages
• BBQ  Access
• Ride T-Shirt 
• Coffee Cup
• Stickers
• Chase Truck
• High- Speed Wifi access with Starlink available all weekend. 
• Restaurant & Saloon is just down the street.
• This is an opportunity to ride to Iconic destinations you typically would not ride to on your own.

PERTINENT HLAR LINKS

Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous Webpage

HLAR READ MORE

HLAR CONTINUE READING

DETAILS ON US DUAL SPORTS

CLUB WEBSITE

NAVIGATION & SAFETY

FAQ

RIDE PREP

CO OHV STICKER INFO

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PASSES

GUEST ENTERTAINMENT

UPCOMING RIDE DATES

Exit Tours MC YOUTUBE Channel

EXIT TOURS MC YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

RIDE FACEBOOK LINK

RAIL HISTORY LINKS

SOUTHPARK - GATEWAY TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS 

RAILROAD HISTORY YOU CAN RIDE AROUND PIKES PEAK

RENT-A-RIDE INK

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE TO SAVE THE LINKS

 HARTSEL SPRINGS RANCH LODGING INFO. Oct 2-6

The Hartsel Springs Lodge is Top-Shelf and Outstanding Destination. 

• 6 bedrooms and full bathrooms  
• 1 room with 2 Queen beds
• Large living and dining room 
• The Lodge has 5 queens size bedrooms available x for 3 or 4 nights.
• Breakfast area
• Professional kitchen. 
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• LINK to the Historic Lodge :
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• Tent camping will be available at various sites on the property with Wifi available. 
• $35 night x 3-4 nights.
• You could camp next to the South Platte River.
• Option to set up your tent in a nice clean Barn. With electricity.
• Showers will be available onsite for those tent camping as well as clean outhouses and  restrooms in the lodge.
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• 4 Brand New Top Shelf Log Cabins are available for Rent.
• Call Diane @  336-706-5923 for Info on the new Cabins.
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• Ask for Exit Tours 25% discount on the Cabins with a 3 night minimum.

• LINK to Cabin 2
• LINK to Cabin 3
• LINK to Cabin 4
• LINK to Cabin 5
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• Plenty of room for RV Parking.
• With or w/o electrical hookups.
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• All rooms and Cabins are blocked for the Club.
• CALL Diane. Do not attempt to reserve Online.
• 336-706-5923 
• Mention Exit Tours when calling.
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• October 2-6
• RANCH WEBSITE:  hartselranch.co 

ADDRESS

 Hartsel Ranch, 24194 Co Rd 59, Hartsel, CO 80449 

 NAVIGATION INFORMATION

• For Navigation you'll use Ride with GPS Phone compatible GPS tracks with Voice Turn cues.
• Ride with GPS Club Membership is included.
• Because of the variety of loops, there will be no sweep riders.
• The Club insists everyone use the Buddy System and look out for each other.
• You leave when you wish, ride what you want to, with whomever you wish.
• Team up with friends, new or old.

NAVIGATION & SAFETY INFO LINK

Ride Facebook Link  

Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous 

Colorado Backroads Discovery Facebook Link

Colorado Backroads Discovery Adventure 

GOOGLE PHOTO SHARE FILES

LINK

Hartsel Adventure Photo Gallery '24

LINK

Hartsel Adventure Photo Gallery '23

LINK

Como, Boreas Pass, Breck, Loveland Pass, Silverplume, Guanella Passes 

LINK

Hartsel Lodge Photo Gallery '23

 Where is Hartsel, Colorado and the Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous ?

• Hartsel is the closest community to the Center of Colorado
• In the southern South Park Valley on the Middle fork of the South Platte River. 
• Between Antero, Spiney and 11 miles Canyon Reservoirs. 
• The Hartsel Springs Ranch Lodge is the closet building to the geographic Center of Colorado.

ADVENTURE LOOPS IN EVERY DIRECTION 

Over 15+ Adventure loops are available from the Center of Colorado. The Colorado Midland Railroad came right thru the Center of the Hartsel Springs Ranch in the late 1800's.

• Navigate with Phone compatible Ride with GPS Tracks with Voice Nav.
• 3 Quarters of the loops are HD Pan American and Royal Enfield and 2 up suitable. 
• 1/4 of the loops are somewhat challenging.

EASY ACCESS TO PASSES IN EVERY DIRECTION. 

You  can ride to all of the following locations and more with Phone compatible Ride with GPS tracks

1. La Salle & Wilkerson Pass. Short Warm-Up loop* 
2. Tarryall Reservoir, Lake George, 11 Mile Canyon and 11 Mile reservoir. 
3. Como, Boreas Pass, Guanella Pass, Georgetown, Silver Plume, Fairplay. Southpark. 
4. Breckenridge, Lake Dillon & Hoosier Pass. Fairplay. Southpark. 
5. Pikes Peak.+ 
6. Cottonwood, Cumberland & Marshall Pass. 
7. Cripple Creek & Victor. The Molly Kathleen Mine.
8. Cripple Creek Loop. Gambling.
9. The Royal Gorge. Bridge & Park.
10. Trout Creek & Mt Princeton - Hot Springs.
11. China Wall - Jeep Trail*
12. Trout Creek & Aspen Ridge to Salida*
13. Weston Pass, Leadville & Mosquito Pass* 
14. Independence Pass, Aspen & Hagerman Pass.*
15. Independence Pass to Aspen - Out n Back.
16. Victor Pass, Phantom Canyon, Canon City, Shelf Road, Cripple Creek.
17. Eleven Mile Cyn, Florissant, Divide, Rampart Range Road, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak.

* Jeep Trail = Challenging

+ Fee to ride up Pikes Peak

• Since you will be self-navigating the route with GPS Tracks, there is no official start time.
• You may start any time you wish, though typically we like to see everyone on the road before 9 am. 
• We do not ride in large groups. 
• We insist everyone use the Buddy System and look out for each other throughout the day. 
• There are no guides.

Like many communities in South Park, Hartsel declined after the departure of the railroad. 

• The once-popular hotel n town burned in 1972 and the hot springs were closed. 
• Today, few businesses remain in the community, but Hartsel continues to be an important center for South Park ranching.