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This easy trail takes you up close to the red rock hogbacks.


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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

6,604' 2,013 m

High

6,180' 1,884 m

Low

424' 129 m

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1' 0 m

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5%

Avg Grade (3°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

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From the parking lot, the Sand Canyon Trail heads west and then turns south, winding around impressive red sandstone hogbacks. Near the end, the trail curves around a small canyon to end on Bevers Place in a neighborhood.

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Miguel Vieira

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Came here to get away from the crowds. Great family fun. Rock is loose so be carful. Youngest with us was 11 and she had no problems.
Aug 9, 2020 near Manitou…, CO
Looking at the Rampart Range from the red rocks of the Contemplative Trail
Dec 29, 2017 near Manitou…, CO

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Apr 4, 2019
Edgar Villeda
went here with Laura Swandlun when she visited
Jan 27, 2019
Bethany Trujillo
Oct 28, 2018
Paul Henkelmann
Nice hike w karl
Sep 16, 2018
Maria Estevan
Aug 20, 2018
Michael Perry
Jun 22, 2018
Jeff G
Mar 25, 2018
Tracey Ziniel
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