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Rocky Mountain National Park hiking guide

Sandbeach Lake Trail

An 8.4-mile out-and-back with 2,000 ft of climbing in East Side, rated difficult.

Sandbeach Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park

Key facts

Length
8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain
2,000 ft (611 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
East Side
Highest point
10,315 ft
Lowest point
8,316 ft

About Sandbeach Lake Trail

This trail ascends through a montane pine forest and offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains. The destination, Sandbeach Lake, features a unique sandy beach and is nestled beneath the imposing Mount Meeker. The trail passes several backcountry campsites and offers opportunities for solitude amidst stunning mountain vistas.

Route map

Route map of Sandbeach Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Sandbeach Lake Trail9,00010,00002468Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 10,315 ftLow 8,316 ft
Elevation runs from 8,316 ft to 10,315 ft over 8.3 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in East Side

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