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Colorado

Upper Sand Dunes Trail

0.8 mi

Distance

153 ft

Gain

8 min

Time

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Trail character

Difficult

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Part of Salida Mountain Trails

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Upper Sand Dunes Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.8 mi
Elevation gain
153 ft
Elevation loss
506 ft

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About this trail

Upper Sand Dunes Trail offers a challenging ride through the Salida Mountain Trails system in Colorado. This nearly mile-long trail delivers technical terrain that demands skill and focus from riders. Located in the scenic Salida area, Upper Sand Dunes provides an intense workout for experienced mountain bikers looking to test their abilities on difficult singletrack.

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Managing agency
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