Sand Road - BLM 5980
Total Miles
3.0
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Easy dirt road located near Vallie Bridge, just after Coaldale, CO, if you are traveling west on Highway 50. If you are traveling from the Coaldale side, look for the sign Sand Rd. If you are coming from the Howard, CO side, the trail is more sandy and cuts through private property; please stay on the road. A featured, notated waypoint is Shirley's Hill, and a possible creek crossing during heavy rain or runoff.
Photos of Sand Road - BLM 5980
Difficulty
Easy trail, however, getting to the trail, Sand Creek, and Badger Creek trails are more difficult and have some rock obstacles and sandy areas.
Status Reports
Sand Road - BLM 5980 can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Sand Road - BLM 5980 Map
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