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Sand Dunes

 4.2 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Salida
  5. Arkansas Hills Trail System
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1.5 Miles 2.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

1' 0 m

Ascent

-722' -220 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

7,826' 2,385 m

High

7,104' 2,165 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 11 days ago
History
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“Technical up top and sandy down below; Sand Dunes is a full tour of the Arkansas Hills. ”

— Leslie Kehmeier
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Dogs Unknown

Features -none-

Description

Sand Dunes starts high up on Rd 173 and begins with a challenging descent. It's not quite as difficult as Uncle Natzy but still includes a few moves with serious consequences.

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

Jul 8, 2018: July 14th Shindig Announcement

Jun 3, 2018: June Shindig Cancellation

May 31, 2018: Go Spartans!

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

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May 13, 2018
Andrew Hollenbeck
Nov 23, 2017
Andrew Vega
Aug 16, 2017
Tim Allen
May 14, 2017
Lauren Burket
Oct 29, 2016
Connor Schmitt
0.7mi
Oct 28, 2016
Connor Schmitt
The final walk back. All phones died which was scary but came back on 0.7mi
Aug 28, 2015
Ryan Suess
Jul 24, 2015
Mike Gentile

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Stewarded by Salida Mountain Trails
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 10 votes

#8

in Arkansas Hills Trail System

#3852

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in Colorado

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Lil Rattler makes an easy and fun connection between Frontside and Backbone trails.
Lil Rattler makes an easy and fun connection be…
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Evening ride in Salida.
Evening ride in Salida.
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Mid winter ride on Backbone trail, S mountain, Salida.
Mid winter ride on Backbone trail, S mountain,…
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On Tenderfoot.
On Tenderfoot.
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Taking on Little Rattler.
Taking on Little Rattler.
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A rider stands through an upper section of Sand Dunes with dog in tow.
A rider stands through an upper section of Sand…
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