Elbow of the Sandy Overlook

Total Miles 16.1
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is a great loop that will connect with some other trails that can take you up to the Henry Mountain area and a few other loops in the area. To complete the loop you have to take about 4 miles of the paved Notom road. There is one cattle barbed wire gate that must be open/closed to pass through. The trail has a lower one way that goes toward sheets gulch that dead ends. Not really worth going down. Going up the trail at the elbow of the sandy is about a four to climb up. Super fun trail with good views.

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Difficulty

The climb up from the elbow of the Sandy is a bit technical. New or novice rider may have difficulty going up.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Pete mccormick
May 13, 2026
Open
The lower half of the trail is paved now. Upper still ruff but doable.
Brian Lewis
Jun 26, 2024
Open
Trail is washed out and blocked on the east side of the loop.

Elbow of the Sandy Overlook Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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