12,000 Feet
(3740.6 Meters)
Ends at little Sand Creek Lakes
Length, One-way:
2.5 Miles
(4.17 Kilometers)
Trail Number:
863
Usage:
Moderate
USGS Maps:
Crestone Peak
General Description
The trail is infrequently maintained and due to steep sections is not recommended for horse travel. It leaves the Sand Creek Trail from a large campsite where a tree has been carved with the initials "LS." The lakes are the main attractions and fishing is generally good.
Directions from Sand Creek Trail: Via Sand Creek Trail #743
Seasonal Information:
Normally Open:
May through September .
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Cold Water Fishing
The lakes are popular
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Little Sand Creek Trail
Yes
Horseback Riding
Not recommended
Yes
Related Activities
Sand Creek Trail - This trail is very popular due to its easy access and variety of hiking opportunities and scenery. Attractions are fishing in the Sand Creek lakes and small pools in Sand Creek and the excellent scenery.
More Information
Visitor Information:
Creede-Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 580
, Creede, CO, 81130, Phone: 800-327-2102 or 719-658-2374, Fax: 719-658-2717
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