Last updated: October 10, 2024
Place
Confluence Trail
NPS Photo/Conrad Provan
Quick Facts
Amenities
5 listed
Boat Ramp, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Tent Campsites, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead
Leaving from the Echo Park Campground, this trail wanders through Echo Park towards the confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers alongside the towering Steamboat Rock. The trail ends at the mouth of Sand Canyon.
Sand Canyon is open to off-trail hiking for an 8-mile loop back to Yampa Bench Road, however it is not marked and considered moderately difficult in terms of terrain. Some route finding and navigation skills required along with occasional scrambling.
Length: 1.25 miles one-way / 2.5 miles round trip. Not a loop.
Level of Difficulty: Easy. The trail is sand and even terrain for most of the hike.
Trailhead Location: End of the Echo Park Road further down from the vaulted toilets and boat ramp.
Your Safety: Be prepared for desert hiking. Take a hat, sunscreen, and water. Let someone know where you are going, and when to expect you back. Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking or athletic shoes. This area is frequented by wildlife including black bears and mountain lions. Hike in groups. Watch for cactus.
Rules and Regulations:
Sand Canyon is open to off-trail hiking for an 8-mile loop back to Yampa Bench Road, however it is not marked and considered moderately difficult in terms of terrain. Some route finding and navigation skills required along with occasional scrambling.
Length: 1.25 miles one-way / 2.5 miles round trip. Not a loop.
Level of Difficulty: Easy. The trail is sand and even terrain for most of the hike.
Trailhead Location: End of the Echo Park Road further down from the vaulted toilets and boat ramp.
Your Safety: Be prepared for desert hiking. Take a hat, sunscreen, and water. Let someone know where you are going, and when to expect you back. Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking or athletic shoes. This area is frequented by wildlife including black bears and mountain lions. Hike in groups. Watch for cactus.
Rules and Regulations:
- Pets are not allowed on this trail.
- Carry out all trash.
- Collecting artifacts, fossils, plants, antlers, rocks, or other objects is prohibited.
- Do not feed or approach wildlife.
- Biking is not permitted on this trail.