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The Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous
October 2-6 ’25

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

Geographic Center of Colorado

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

  • 3/4 of the routes are 2-up friendly.
  • The rides starts on County Road 59 just outside of Hartsel, Colorado off of Hwy 24.
  • In the very center of Colorado.
  • Where Tent camping, Lodging and RV Parking is available.
  • 1/4 of the routes are somewhat Challenging, if that’s what your looking for.
Midland Railroad Tunnels
Midland Railroad Tunnels from the 1890s

The HLAR is a Exit Tours Motorcycle Club event, which anyone 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.
  • October 3-7 ’24 when the trees are changing colors.
  • 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.
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HARTSEL LODGE
Hartsel Springs Ranch with Pikes Peak in the background

The Historical Sam Hartsel Ranch was homesteaded in 1862.

  • The Lodge is located on the confluence of the Middle and South Forks of the South Platte Rivers.
  • Antero, Spinney and Eleven Mile reservoirs are within close proximity of the ranch.
  • Come and enjoy a piece of history in South Park County.
  • When the 11 Mile Canyon Reservoir was built on the South Platte River in the 40’s, some of the old log cabins in the canyon were relocated to the Ranch.
  • Some of the cabins were recently renovated and new cabins have been Constructed.
  • The Lodge consists of six bedroom suites, 2 Queen suites, 3 King suites and one room with 2 Queen beds.
  • All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
  • The Hartsel Springs Ranch Lodge itself is Top Shelf and outstanding.
  • With 6 bedrooms in the Lodge and a professional kitchen.
  • A large Dining area, a Dining room and Living room with a fireplace.

Trip Advisor

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Hartsel Lodge
The Hartsel Lodge
The Highline Cafe
The Highline Cafe in Hartsel, CO

The Town of Hartsel is 2 Miles away from the Lodge, has a good restaurant and a fun Saloon. And a Pizza Parlor.

  • There is plenty of room for RVs and tent camping at the ranch.
  • Pitch your tent by the river or in the barn.
  • Secure truck parking is available.
  • Fuel is available in Hartsel.

Many of the Adventure Loops are suitable for HD Pan Americans & Himalayan’s, and are 2-Up friendly.

pan american

  • While other Loops can be more challenging…
  • Your choice what you ride and who you ride with.
  • Leave when you like since navigation is by GPS tracks.
Welcome to Hartsel
Welcome to Hartsel. The Heart of Colorado.

Included with the Rendezvous:

  • Cost of Club membership for the Hartsel Lodge Adventure Rendezvous is $450.
  • GPS tracks for 15+ outstanding Adventure loops you would not typically do on your own.
  • Loops are over every high-mountain pass from the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Staging on private property in the Heart of the Rockies in South Park County, 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 & Kitchen Access
  • Ride T-Shirt 
  • Coffee Cup
  • Stickers
  • Chase Truck
  • Restaurant & Saloon is just down the street.
  • The opportunity to ride to Iconic destinations you typically would not ride to on your own.

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

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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.
Yes, that South Park
 Yes, that South Park

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mapcarta
Mapcarta link to the Sam Hartsel Ranch

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HARTSEL LAKES
The Hartsel Lodge sits between 3 Reservoir’s
HARTSEL MAP
Hartsel Lodge is the red dot in relation to Hartsel, Hwy 24 and Hwy 9
Southpark
Yes, that South Park
Geographic Center of Colorado
Hartsel is in the Geographic Center of Colorado

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Points of Interest from Hartsel
Points of Interest from Hartsel
Points of Interest HLAR
Points of Interest. Lodge in Yellow Circle

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Colorado Mtn Passes

Rail History Links

SOUTH PARK – GATEWAY TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Railroad History you can ride around Pikes Peak

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MIDLAND ELK

HARTSEL LODGE ADVENTURE
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