Near Sand Cave Trail
Big Sand Cave
Near Sand Cave Trail
Big Sand Cave with falls
Near Sand Cave Trail
Big Sand Cave

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Hike Trail

Sand Cave Trail

3.5 (4 Ratings)
Short dirt track to a sandstone cave.
0.5
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.47mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
166ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,137ft
High Point
972ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is located near the Paul Lawrence Interpretive Center. Head east from the parking lot to find the trail. Quickly, you'll come to a fork; take the left fork to stay on the Sand Cave Trail. The trail follows down a ravine until it ends at Big Sand Cave. From here, head back the way you came or continue onto the Little Sand Cave Loop.

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Contributors
Jim Johannsen