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700 Red Sandstone Road Trail starts just north of the ranch entrance or you can start it once you're in the ranch gated area., Vail, CO 81657Map
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  • LoriS452
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    Pretty view, horrible road

    We had read reviews about the road but decided maybe they over react, we have a 4 wheel drive. Nope - Nothing can describe how horrible the ride up is. The lake, the restaurant, trails were grea...

    Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
  • Janis R
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    More driving than hiking

    The long, winding, bumpy, dirt road will eventually end at the lake. We encountered 3 weather systems along the way and a beaver sitting in a pot hole on the road. Bring bug spray, lots of water. Ex...

    Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
  • joshuagS1212EE
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    This Has To Be On Your List!!!!

    This has to be the most beautiful place I've ever seen. Amazing! Every step is picturesque. The 6 mile, round-trip, trek is not particularly hard, but as Floridian flat-landers the altitude gave it s...

    Reviewed on Jun 25, 2022
  • 558jillg
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    Great summer hike!

    Hiked this on July 30 in the morning. This was an very hikeable trail (rated moderate by AllTrails, but I might call it on the easier side) with an incline of 728 ft. Beautiful views of mountains, the...

    Reviewed on Aug 1, 2021
  • LauraR9159
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    Easy-ish 6 mile round trip (out & back)

    It's a long, slow, bumpy dirt road drive, but a beautiful meandering hike. It's a busy trail, so be considerate. Outside of Summer months, there are no services. Bring food and water and pack out wh...

    Reviewed on Oct 27, 2020