Near Liberty Road
Cottonwood stand near Deadman's Creek
Near Liberty Road
Looking out towards the San Luis Valley.
Near Liberty Road
Deadman's Creek, easy to cross.
Near Liberty Road
Abandoned house in Duncan

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Liberty Road

3.5 (4 Ratings)
A beautiful, primitive road at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
7.1
mi
Distance
521
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
This road is closed to vehicles.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.06mi
Distance
521ft
Elevation Gain
419ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
8,257ft
High Point
7,790ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Liberty Road is an unimproved road that access the north side of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve from the town of Cretonne, CO. Visiting this trail is solitude at its finest, as very few people (except hunters and government employees) access this road. Fishing in lower Sand Creek is excellent (although brushy), so bring your fly rod.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Andrew Todd