Sand Creek Pass

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4.2/5 (18 reviews)
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (Larimer County)
Last Updated: 06/16/2023

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Highlights

Sand Creek Pass meanders through the Lodge Pole Pines of the Roosevelt National Forest in north-central Colorado. This road provides ample opportunities for a quiet, primitive camping experience as OHV traffic is minimal. The area is very popular in the fall season with deer and elk hunters setting up camp for their adventure. This scenic route is not difficult, but does contain one water crossing that can be up to a foot deep during the spring snow melt. The road is optimal for stock, high clearance vehicles and drivers with little to no off-road experience.

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Trail Reviews

4.2/5 (18)
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 07/02/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This is a fun easy trail that provides ample dispersed camping. This trail had less traffic when compared to Deadman that intersect it and worth a visit if you connect this to a couple of nearby trails.
Trail Review: Sand Creek Pass - Tim N.
Trail Review: Sand Creek Pass - Tim N.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 06/25/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Went up about half-way along Sand Creek Pass road, entering from Deadman Pass road. This half of the trail is an easy well-maintained gravel road, with numerous side roads and dispersed camping. Well worth exploring along Sand Creek Pass.
Trail Review: Sand Creek Pass - Richard Casey
Trail Review: Sand Creek Pass - Richard Casey
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47250
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Visited: 06/16/2023

This trail is now open for the season. Happy Wheeling!!
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Seasonal Closure
Visited: 06/15/2023

Many trails in the high country remain closed due to snow pack and potential for resource damage. This trail is on that closed list. We'll keep you updated about conditions and road status as they change.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 10/01/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

I ran Sand Creek Pass north to south. The first half is single lane, 4-high and 4-low. This section is mostly deep forest of pine, fir and spruce. The second half is a well graded two-lane road. I saw Dusky Grouse and mule deer on the way. There are many opportunities for dispersed camping. Numerous small groves of aspen trees in full fall glory. Very nice to stop a few times along the way for the peace and solitude.

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