Martin Gap
Just east of the town of Dinosaur a dramatic stone ‘reef’ rises out of the desert floor, separating the flatter semi-desert flats to the south from the rising and beautiful terrain that slopes up to the Yampa Canyon. Though it appears nearly impregnible, there is an opening at Martin Gap. A rough road enters this area, though you can also park nearer the highway and walk. Extensive sage flats on the southern side of the reef should be checked for Sage Sparrow and Sage Thrasher, while the thick pinyon-juniper woodland on the north side have Pinyon and Western Scrub-Jays, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Plumbeous Vireo, and Juniper Titmouse, among others. Canyon walls throughout have Canyon and Rock Wrens, and there is an outside chance of Northern Pygmy-Owl.
Restrictions: None
County: Moffat
Directions:
Alternate Directions: From Dinosaur, head east on US 40 for 7.5 miles and go left on an unmarked county road. Go to a 'T' and take a left. Follow this road as it turns into an unimproved road for a little over a mile, to the Gap.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: BLM
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Primitive camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None
Latitude: 40.25128093
Longitude: -108.7777403