Length: 2.42 mi
Est. time: 1h 24m
Gain: 102 ft
Loss: 2,295 ft
Max elev: 11,993 ft
Elevation profile
+102 ft gain · −2,295 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Medano Pass Primitive Road Campsites (Campground)
Hike Sand Creek Lakes
⏱ Plan a long day to drive to the trailhead, do the round trip hike at high elevation, and have time for lunch, photos, and exploration.
🗓 summer, fall
Journeys:
Frank "Boss" PinkleyPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.