Near Sleepy Grass Trail T11
Sleepy Grass Trail T11
Near Sleepy Grass Trail T11
Beginning of trail.
Near Sleepy Grass Trail T11
Looking northeast on the trail.
Near Sleepy Grass Trail T11
Looking south on the trail.

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Sleepy Grass Trail T11

4.0 (2 Ratings)
An easy 1.2-mile (one-way) doubletrack gravel trail through the forest between Sleepy Grass Picnic Area and Campground.
1.1
mi
Distance
290
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlySpringWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.15mi
Distance
290ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
8,784ft
High Point
8,492ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Easy, family friendly, 1.2-mile (one way) doubletrack gravel trail through Lincoln National Forest connecting Sleepy Grass Picnic Area and Sleepy Grass Campground. Follows a closed Forest Service road and is well-maintained with small, easily hikeable gravel. Best to park at the Sleepy Grass Picnic Area (north trailhead) and start at the trailhead just past the bathrooms. It is all (easy) uphill from the picnic area to the campground, and around 0.8 miles you reach a fork in the road with two gates -- go through the wooden one on the left (east) side. The trail then continues to the Sleepy Grass Campground (south trailhead). Can also be done from the campground, but the campground is a fee area and free parking may be unavailable if you are not also camping there.

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