Sand Creek Trail
5.9 mi
Distance
92 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 1m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sand Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It is 5.9 miles long and gains 92 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Yampa, Colorado, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,378 ft |
| End | 5.9 mi | 2,971 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Yampa, CO · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Rio Blanco County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Yamcolo Reservoir Dispersed Camping and Boat Ramp
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Routt National Forest Bear Lake Campground
3.8 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Yampa, CO
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Bear River Designated Dispersed
3.9 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Yampa, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
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3.9 mi awayRoutt National Forest
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