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Sand Canyon Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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“This easy trail takes you up close to the red rock hogbacks. ”

Miguel Vieira
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

95%

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6,604' 2,013 m

High

6,180' 1,884 m

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424' 129 m

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11%

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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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Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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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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