Sand Ramp Trail
Great Sand Dunes National Park, Saguache County, CO
Point-to-point trail in Great Sand Dunes National Park, Saguache County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,565 ft (477 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 30 min
- High point
- 9,232 ft (2,814 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Little Medano Campsite 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Trailhead: Sand Pit Trailhead 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sand Ramp Trail
How long is Sand Ramp Trail?
Sand Ramp Trail is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,565 ft (477 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,232 ft (2,814 m).
How hard is Sand Ramp Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sand Ramp Trail?
5 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Sand Ramp Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 11.4 mi (18.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 11.4 mi (18.4 km).
Is Sand Ramp Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (18% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Sand Ramp Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Sand Ramp Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Sand Ramp 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 Ramp Trail
- 2 Track Road Great Sand Dunes National Park · Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Unimproved Trail Great Sand Dunes National Park · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Upper Sand Creek Trail Great Sand Dunes National Preserve · Expert · 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Deadman Creek Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 8.4 mi (13.4 km)
- Sand Pit Trail Great Sand Dunes National Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Little Sand Creek Lakes Trail Great Sand Dunes National Preserve · Hard · 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- Dunes Access from Campground Trail Great Sand Dunes National Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Medano Pass Primitive Road Great Sand Dunes National Preserve · Moderate · 19.6 mi (31.5 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap