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Turkey Thief Lake – Sloan Lake loop from Cinnamon Creek

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United States

Colorado

San Juan County

Turkey Thief Lake – Sloan Lake loop from Cinnamon Creek

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15,244

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Turkey Thief Lake – Sloan Lake loop from Cinnamon Creek

03:02

17.3km

1,310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 9, 2026

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Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area

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Parking

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2.77 km

Hardrock 100 Route

Highlight • Trail

This section between Grouse Gulch and Handies Peak is part of the Hardrock 100 Route, a challenging mountain race that leads into some of the most stunning mountain areas in …

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3.84 km

Turkey Thief Lake

Highlight • Lake

Turkey Thief Lake is a beautiful small alpine lake nestled at the foot of Handies Peak, Jones Mountain and American Peak. A great spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery.

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4.57 km

The climb out of the American Basin up to American Pass is steep and strenuous. Your reward is a great view over Turkey Thief Lake and the surrounding San Juan Mountains including Handies Peak, one of the 14,000ers.

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6.74 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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8.56 km

Handies Peak

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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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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

2.11 km

645 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

2.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (4,230 m)

Lowest point (3,290 m)

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Friday 29 May

9°C

-2°C

24 %

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Turkey Thief Lake – Sloan Lake loop from Cinnamon Creek

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Turkey Thief Lake

American Pass

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Handies Peak

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