Colorado · Hiking

Sand Creek

22.3 mi
round trip
4,840 ft
climb
11,677 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Sand Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Sand Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sand Creek is a hard out-and-back hike in the San Juan National Forest's Pagosa Ranger District in Colorado. The route runs about 22 miles, and the climb from its low point of 7,408 feet to the high point of 11,677 feet is 4,840 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. It is open from June 1 to September 30, which is the most comfortable stretch for an alpine trek this high. Summer and early fall are the seasons to plan around. Nearby, the Piedra River climbing area is about 3 miles away, and the Coldwater Stock Dr. and Piedra hikes are both within about 3.5 miles. Bridge Campground, roughly 6 miles off, offers a place to stay.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.