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Colorado
Hinsdale County

American Basin – Sloan Lake loop from Handies Peak

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United States
Colorado
Hinsdale County

American Basin – Sloan Lake loop from Handies Peak

Moderate

3.0

(5)

63

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American Basin – Sloan Lake loop from Handies Peak

03:31

8.73km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area

BLM - Gunnison Field Office

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.51 km

American Basin

Highlight • Gorge

The American Basin is a popular spot along the Alpine Loop. There are some dispersed campsites, a reliable stream and the trailhead to summit Handies Peak that towers over the basin.

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2

2.49 km

Sloan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Sloan Lake is nestled into a small basin and accessible via a short side trail. There are some nice flat spots if you want to spend the night in this …

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3

4.31 km

Handies Peak

Highlight • Summit

With an elevation of 14,058 feet, Handies Peak is one of the Colorado 14,000ers. You can access the summit either from the American Basin, passing beautiful Sloan Lake or via …

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8.55 km

American Basin Trailhead/Handies Peak

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Two information boards and a medium sized parking lot are located at the American Basin Trailhead. This is a great starting point to summit Handies Peak since you are already …

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8.73 km

End point

Parking

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8.69 km

< 100 m

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8.69 km

< 100 m

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