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Sands Lake

3.0 (1 Rating)
A gravel path encircling Sands Lake.
0.3
mi
Distance
2
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyFishingLakeRiver/CreekWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.26mi
Distance
2ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
7,066ft
High Point
7,057ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Sands Lake is a pretty little duck pond with a fountain in the middle. This tucked-away lake provides a welcome relief from the otherwise arid landscape of the region.

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Contributors
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