Thing to Do

Sandbeach Lake

View of the Sandbeach Lake Trailhead. The trail is located to the left of the bulletin board.
Sandbeach Lake Trailhead

NPS

  • Distance: 4.3 miles (6.9 km) one-way
  • Starting Elevation: 8,316 ft (2,534 m)
  • Elevation Gain: 2,027 ft (618 m)
  • Type of Trail: Out & Back

Located at an elevation of 10,343 feet, at Sandbeach Lake enjoy scenic views of the lake with Mount Meeker towering above to the north. Copeland Mountain can also be seen in the distance.

Sandbeach Lake is located in the Wild Basin region of Rocky Mountain National Park. Park at the Sandbeach Lake parking area, located near RMNP's Wild Basin Entrance Station. 

Climb up in elevation thorugh a montane pine forest. 1.3 miles from the trailhead is the Meeker Park Junction. Sandbeach Lake is 4.3 miles one-way from the trailhead. This is an in and out hike. The round-trip distance is 8.7 miles.

Details
Duration
4-6 Hours
Activity
Hiking

Pets are prohibited on all trails within Rocky Mountain National Park.

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Start at Sandbeach Lake Trailhead, located near the Wild Basin Entrance Station, and follow the trail 4.3 miles to Sandbeach Lake.
Depending on what time of day you would like to hike, you might need a Timed Entry reservation. Reservations are requied to access most areas of Rocky Mountain National Park between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

To learn more, visit the park's Timed Entry Permit Reservation webpage at https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm
Accessibility Information
This trail is not paved. The trail is rugged with an elevation gain of 2,028 feet.

Last updated: July 16, 2024