Sandbeach Lake Trail

Allenspark, CO
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Sandbeach Lake Trail
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Distance
8.56 miles
Elevation Gain
2057 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Groups
Family Friendly
Lake
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildlife
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Added by Ryan Mckinney

Sandbeach Lake offers a wide sandy beach with amazing wildlife viewing and great fishing opportunities.

Sandbeach Lake is best known for (as you can probably guess) its wide sandy shore. At nearly 50 feet deep, it is one of Rocky Mountain National Parks deepest lakes. If you are looking to fish at the lake, make sure to bring barbless flies and lures. There are six official campsites (1.8 miles Hole in the Wall, two miles Campers Creek, three miles Beaver Mill Creek, 3.3 miles Hunters Creek, 4.5 miles Sandbeach Lake, and 4.5 miles Group Site) on this trail and at the lake.

This moderate trail is well marked and easy to navigate. The majority of the hike to the lake is uphill. At 1.4 miles, you will reach the Meeker Park trail—follow the sign to the left towards Sandbeach Lake. On your way to the lake you will cross two creeks: Campers Creek and Hunters Creek.

While on this hike keep an eye out for ptarmigan, turkey, moose, deer, and pine squirrels.

Check out this link and this map for information on wilderness campsites at Sandbeach Lake and go here for more info on permits and camp and trail conditions in the park.

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Jared Blitz
11/22/2020
Nice surprise
The hike itself was a solid workout. However, I didn't find it as enjoyable as I thought I would until I made it to ...
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Kyle C
10/16/2020
Fun overnight
I did this with my brother who lives at sea level. He was able to do this hike fairly easily after a few ...
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Jon Campbell
4/17/2016
Worth The Hike
Great views and experience. Not as isolated from tourists as I would've liked but it wasn't overrun by people either. Be sure to book ...
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