About
Length (round trip)11 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain3,600 ft up
Typical time7 hr 15 min
TrailheadMedano Pass Primitive Road (4WD required)
SurfaceForest trail then alpine tundra
Best seasonLate May and early June for Medano Creek; September and October for cool sand. Summer sand surface reaches 150F.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🦌 Wildlife

An alpine lake below Mount Herard, reached up the four-wheel-drive Medano Pass road.

Tips
You need genuine four-wheel drive and low tyre pressure for the sand sections of the Medano Pass road. Bighorn sheep are common around the lake.
Location

Medano Pass Primitive Road (4WD required)

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