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Sandbeach Lake Trail can be a day hike, or better, an overnight backpack trip. The trailhead for Sandbeach Lake is only about a mile from CO7, located on the northeast side of Copeland Lake, see map notation (P)1. The Sandbeach Lake Trail is 4.2 miles one-way with two major streams crossing the trail and providing good sources for drinking water. There are five backcountry campsites located along this trail; all require a permit from the park service. The two favorites are Hole-in-the-Wall Campsite and Sandbeach Lake Campsite. The first 1.9 miles of the trail is up the side of Copeland Moraine, a ridge deposited by the glaciers. On top is the Hole-in-the-Wall Campsite. The trail drops down for a while then begins a more gradual uphill, passing the other campsites. Sandbeach Lake is in a flat, wide sandy beach shelf above the valley floor. The lake is located at 10238\' with forested areas around the lake. This is a good place to have lunch, daydream, or observe the surrounding mountains and valleys below.
Created on: 2024-09-08 12:17:49
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