Trail
1.5 mile
2.5 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1'
0 m
Descent: -722' -220 m
High: 7,826' 2,385 m
Low: 7,104' 2,165 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 16% (9°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“Technical up top and sandy down below; Sand Dunes is a full tour of the Arkansas Hills.”
— Leslie KehmeierElectric Mountain Bikes Unknown
Features -none-
Description
The trail then transitions to following the drainage, sometimes riding directly in it. Below Backbone the route is pretty sandy interrupted by some quick moves over rock climbs.
The end of Sand Dunes rolls out to intersect with Frontside.
Contacts
Local Club: Salida Mountain Trails
Apr 24, 2020: Call for Local Trail Stewards
Apr 5, 2020: SMT Annual Fundraiser Cancelled
Nov 7, 2019: See you in 2020!
Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office
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