Sandbeach Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 8.6 mi (13.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,041 ft (622 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 50 min
- High point
- 10,335 ft (3,150 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Hole in the Wall 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Campers Creek 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Beaver Mill 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Hunters Creek 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Sandbeach Lake Group Campsite 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Sandbeach Lake campsite 1 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Sandbeach Lake campsite 2 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sandbeach Lake
How long is Sandbeach Lake?
Sandbeach Lake is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 50 min. It climbs 2,041 ft (622 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,335 ft (3,150 m).
How hard is Sandbeach Lake?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sandbeach Lake?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Sandbeach Lake Trailhead. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Sandbeach Lake?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Sandbeach Lake shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Sandbeach Lake?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Sandbeach Lake?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Sandbeach Lake?
Wild Basin Lodge & Event Center, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Meeker Park Lodge Store, 1 mi (1.7 km).
Is this a good week for Sandbeach Lake?
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.
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- Deer Ridge Trail Roosevelt National Forest · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Lazy H Horse Trail Net Roosevelt National Forest · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Taylor Mountain Trail Roosevelt National Forest · Hard · 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
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