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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Sandy Wash Trail

easyTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 4 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Storm chance

16% tonight

Wind

10 mph SSW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:17 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

0.62mi round trip

Elevation gain

88ft

High point

8,097ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Sandy Wash Trail is a 0.62-mile dirt loop near Gunnison, Colorado, located in the BLM Hartman Rocks area. The trail sits at an elevation of approximately 8,089 feet with a modest elevation gain of 74 feet, ranging from 7,718 to 7,792 feet. It is classified as easy and is open to hiking, biking, horses, and motorcycles. Parking is available near the McCabe area. The trail follows a sandy wash and is noted for being far from the main trail system. Users report that the area is frequented by people shooting guns, which may affect usage. The trail is less popular and often used by motorbikes.

Trail profile

Gain

88 ft

Avg grade

3%

Steepest

3%

High point

8,097 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead8,097 ft
2Viewpoint8,009 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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