Sand Creek Pass

3500

Open

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.

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Richard Casey

2700

Open

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

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Open

Visited: 06/16/2023

This trail is now open for the season. Happy Wheeling!!

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

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.

Richard Casey

2700

Open

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.

Richard DIILIO

300

Open

Visited: 08/10/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Drove from North to South - first half has a lot of rollercoaster action which was fun without being off-camber and some rockiness, but non-challenging. Stream crossing was quite easy from only low water presence. Last (southern) half was very relaxing, easy run back to Deadman Road.

Jesse Almanrode

6600

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 07/23/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Not a bad trail for some wildflower hunting.

Carlo Donzelli

Official Crew

2600

Open

Rated 3/5

Visited: 07/03/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Since we were in the area we decided to try this trail. No regrets but the trail didn't really offer much. Easy drive, no traffic at all.

Todd

Official Crew

117100

Seasonal Closure

Visited: 12/01/2021

Closed for the season! See you in 2022!

John

Official Crew

42700

Open

Visited: 07/20/2021

According to the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, this trail is open for the season

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Seasonal Closure

Visited: 06/15/2021

Although this trail is scheduled to be open now, the trail remains closed by the US Forest Service because of damage from last year's Cameron Peak Fire. It is not yet known when, or if, this trail will be opened this season for motor vehicles. We will continue to check with the US Forest Service and post details as they become available.

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Temporary Closure

Visited: 08/14/2020

A large forest fire near Cameron Pass has this trail closed for a while. The fire is called the Cameron Peak fire. You can track information about the fire at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ As of 08-14-2020, the USFS has a closure order in place for much of the upper Poudre Canyon. Here is a map of the closed areas. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd780833.pdf

John

Official Crew

42700

Open

Visited: 06/17/2020

According to the MVUM, Sand Creek Pass is officially open

Cristian G Quijada

600

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 10/13/2019

I tried today with my stock 2002 Xterra and this was what happened. I did tried make a loop following the Google maps app and I got in to trail really good, narrow and rocky with snow and pines all around, gps said to make a right like a mile ahead but I got there and there wasn't nothing just a space to make a u turn, so I decided keep going straight since the gps showed up that that trail was gonna make a loop and get into the sand creek rd but again the gps was wrong and I ended up in a dead end where I had to turn around after 20 min of off roading in that rocky trail. I was kinda piss bc I was hoping to make a loop so i wouldn't have to back track. That part of the trail had rocks, hill, little water bodies and some fallen pines that you have to pass over the logs.

Trail Review: Sand Creek Pass - Cristian G Quijada

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Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 11/11/2018

It is nearing the end of the mountain 4x4 season and we decided to check out the area after some fresh snow fall on the previous night. We took Cherokee Park Road to Sand Creek Road and continued north to the Deadman Road area. About 4" of fresh snow adorned the already snowy trail making for an exceptionally peaceful drive. The closer we got the the north end of the trail (approaching Deadman Road), there was significantly more snow on the road. Not much time left until this road gets it's winter nap. If you are going to venture out on this trail yet this year, take a friend in another vehicle and recovery equipment.

David Main

900

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 09/02/2018

This trail was just awesome! I had such fun exploring it with my F-150 Raptor. The trail does get tight in a few areas for my truck and I had to swing in my mirrors to avoid damage. There wasn't much water in the creek crossing, and was no problem for my truck. I was surprised at the small amount of traffic considering it was Labor Day. But what a beautiful trail! The view across the valley as you descend to the end (waypoint 8) is gorgeous -- I was driving down about an hour before sunset and the view of the valley was stunning! Though the ratings consider this "easy", I still found it challenging, interesting, and a lot of fun. I will go back.

John

Official Crew

42700

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 08/05/2018

Ran this trail today to start teaching my girlfriend how to wheel. This trail was great for her getting started in her stock 3rd gen 4runner on 32's. Very green and lush back in this area. We also did cherokee park road and deadman road which were both cool, but this was our favorite for the day. I recommend this trail for beginners who want to get there feet wet, or just an easy day exploring Northern Colorado!

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Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Seasonal Closure

Visited: 12/04/2017

This trail is now closed for the season

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