Lower Sand Creek Lake is the lower of two lakes in a spectacular cirque. Surrounding the lakes are high peaks, such as Tijeras Peak, Music Mountain, Milwaukee Peak and Marble Mountain. The lake can be accessed from the Music Pass Road and then the trail of the same name.

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November 24, 2023

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1. Music Pass Trail to Lower Sand Creek Lake — Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

19.2km

07:07

920m

Forest trail to alpine lake in Great Sand Dunes' backcountry cirque surrounded by towering peaks.

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Elevation 3,500 m

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Thursday 19 February

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Location: Saguache County, Colorado, United States

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1. Music Pass Trail to Lower Sand Creek Lake — Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

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