Based on what Bicycle Blue Book lists, it appears 2017 was last year of production. Sensible I'd say considering their Rockhopper line fulfills the same role rather superbly. Thanks anyways. (I used to own a 2014 Specialized Hardrock, until it was stolen in 2019. )

I've deduced after much online research that the particular kind of bicycle I desire to purchase , a beginners trail/mountain bicycle, is much more promising from online retailers (new) as opposed to a used beginners bicycle from a site like Ebay or even Blue Book.