Rocky Mountain National Park's Sandbeach Lake Trail

Sandbeach Lake Trail

Description:
The Sandbeach Lake Trail begins from the trailhead at an elevation of 8,344 feet and climbs to Sandbeach Lake at 10,280 feet in 4.3 miles. The trail begins a moderate climb to the north through spruce and lodgepole pine. It soon turns west and climbs over log water bars and rocks, getting a little steeper as it makes a switchback up the south facing ridge. You get good views of the valley below and Meadow Mountain as the trail travels through some open areas. The trail intersects the Meeker Park - Sandbeach Trail after traveling about 1.3 miles. As it continues on, the trail enters a denser forest and crosses over Campers Creek over a foot bridge. It then makes a steady climb to the south passing the Beaver Mill and Hunters Creek campsites. After crossing over Hunters Creek, the trail makes a steeper climb to Sandbeach Lake. There is a hitch rack to the right of the trail just before reaching the lake. Horses are not permitted beyond this point. There is a group campsite to the right and four individual sites to the left. Sandbeach Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by high peaks.

Features:

Length:	4.29 miles (6.9 kilometers)
Elevation Range:	8,344' - 10,347'
Elevation change:	2,109 feet
Season:	Jun 1- Nov 1
Difficulty:	Moderate
Use:	Moderate
USGS maps:	Allenspark
Trailheads:	Sandbeach Lake
Restrictions:	No pets are permitted
Suitable for mountain bikes:	No (not permitted)
Suitable for horses:	Yes

Vicinity Map

Altitude Profile

Directions:
The nearest access to the Sandbeach Lake Ttrail is via the Sandbeach Lake Trailhead. Take Highway 7 south from Estes Park for about 10.8 miles to the Wild Basin Area turnoff (about 3.8 miles south of the Longs Peak access road). Turn right and follow the road for about .4 miles to the Wild Basin Entrance (just past the Wild Basin Lodge). The trailhead is next to the entrance station.

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