This marks the start of the official Sand Mountain Trail. It starts at the end of a rough forest road that should only be attempted with a high clearance 4WD vehicle. From here you can start the ascent to the summit of Sand Mountain, the highest peak in the Elkhead Mountains.

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1. Sand Mountain — Elkhead Mountains, CO

15.4km

05:04

720m

Remote Elkhead Mountains peak through aspen forests with solitary summit views across pristine wilderness.

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Elevation 3,020 m

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Sunday 25 January

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-21°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Routt County, Colorado, United States

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