Sand Road - BLM 5980

Total Miles 3
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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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.

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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.

Technical Rating

2

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Rich Guess
May 16, 2026
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This trail has a lot of options, there some rocky stuff, some tight corners for trees, and some silt that created a little dust storm.

Sand Road - BLM 5980 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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