Upper Sand Creek Trail
Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, Saguache County, CO
Point-to-point trail in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, Saguache County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,264 ft (995 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 55 min
- High point
- 11,742 ft (3,579 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Questions about Upper Sand Creek Trail
How long is Upper Sand Creek Trail?
Upper Sand Creek Trail is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 55 min. It climbs 3,264 ft (995 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,742 ft (3,579 m).
How hard is Upper Sand Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Upper Sand Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (90% under trees).
What can you do on Upper Sand Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Upper Sand Creek 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 Upper Sand Creek Trail
- Unimproved Trail Great Sand Dunes National Park · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Sand Ramp Trail Great Sand Dunes National Park · Hard · 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
- 2 Track Road Great Sand Dunes National Park · Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Little Sand Creek Lakes Trail Great Sand Dunes National Preserve · Hard · 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- Deadman Creek Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 8.4 mi (13.4 km)
- Lower Sand Creek Trail Great Sand Dunes National Preserve · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Music Pass Trail Great Sand Dunes National Preserve · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Music Pass Trail San Isabel National Forest · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.2 km)
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