Sand Mountain Trail
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Routt County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Routt County, CO. Hiking & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 902 ft (275 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 10,860 ft (3,310 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Sand Mountain 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sand Mountain Trail
How long is Sand Mountain Trail?
Sand Mountain Trail is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 902 ft (275 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,860 ft (3,310 m).
How hard is Sand Mountain Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sand Mountain Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Sand Mountain Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Sand Mountain Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (71% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Sand Mountain Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Sand Mountain Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Sand Mountain Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Sand Mountain Trail
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- Moss Quarry Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Meaden Peak Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 14.5 mi (23.4 km)
- Sand Mountain Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 9.3 mi (15 km)
- South Milk Creek Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Sandelin Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km)
- Steamboat Lake Snowmobile Trail Steamboat Lake State Park · Hard · 13.7 mi (22.1 km)
- Dutch Hill Campground Trail Steamboat Lake State Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap