Sandbeach Lake Trailhead — Attraction in Four Corners States

Sandbeach lake was a good hiking/backpacking trail. You can do the hike to and from Sandbeach lake as a day hike and many people do but we choose to stay overnight at one of the 6 or so back country sites on the trail. The trail was moderately difficult and is moderately trafficked. It also traveled by horses so watch out for that. Permits are required for overnight camping and parking and can be obtained at either of the two wilderness offices in the park. The parking lot is small so get there early and bear lockers are provided for any food or scented items being left overnight in your car, their use is required for...

We've been enjoying Sandbeach Lake and the rest of the Wild Basin for seven years. Smaller crowds than the main part of the park. Slightly easier to get into, regarding the timed entry permits and restrictions (which I appreciate, by the way, thanks, NPS). Sandbeach Lake itself is somewhere we try to get to at least twice every summer. It's a relatively tame walk with steep spots alternating with some nice flat sections. One steep push in the last mile or so. Great place to hang out on a...

This trail is definitely not for beginners. The trail immediately starts on a steady uphill for a good qtr mile. You have amazing views all along the way. There are two good spots on the way to Sand Beach Lake where you can take postcard type pictures. I would recommend hiking poles for this trail, it made a huge difference for us! We camped at the Beaver Mill Campsite then continued onto the lake the following morning. The lake itself is majestic to...