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Sandstone Meadow Trail loop

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Larkspur, Monument, and Palmer Park
  5. Sandstone Ranch Open Space
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“A well signed trail with nice views, but little shade on hot, sunny days. ”

Grant Miller
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3.0

Miles

4.9

KM

Point to Point

6,819' 2,078 m

High

6,575' 2,004 m

Low

271' 83 m

Up

253' 77 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Historical Significance · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Fairly easy trails with little or no exposure.

Open 7am to 7pm

Need to Know

May be muddy when conditions are wet.

Description

This outer loop trail is on the south side of the Sandstone Ranch Open Space (along with the Juniper Valley Loop on the north side) along Hwy 105 in (and managed by) Douglas county. Large parking area with port-a-potties and a covered picnic shelter.

Flora & Fauna

Open space pasture and rolling terrain on the eastern foothills of the Rockies. Lots of nice little wildflowers in the Spring.

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  3.3 from 3 votes

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Rock outcropping looking WNW from the Sandstone Meadow Trail on a bright Spring day.
Jun 2, 2021 near Perry Park, CO

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Aug 22, 2021
Elizabeth Isaak
3.1mi — 1h 16m
Jul 4, 2021
Grant Miller
Warm afternoon, not many people. 4mi — 1h 00m

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