Medano Lake Trailhead
Located a half-mile west of the summit of Medano Pass.
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Medano Lake Trailhead Details
The trailhead to Medano Lake is located off of Medano Pass Road, just about half a mile to the west of the summit of the pass. To drive Medano Pass Road -- and thus reach the trailhead -- you must have 4WD and a high-clearance vehicle. The park also recommends lowering your tire pressure to manage the sandy road.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Medano Lake Trailhead
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0.4 mi away
Medano Pass
Medano Pass is located at just below 10,000 feet, and is accessed by the Medano Pass Primitive Road.
2.5 mi away
Medano Lake Trail
A moderate hike to the alpine Medano Lake.
3.0 mi away
Mt. Herard
Climb to the summit of this 13,300-foot peak for unprecedented views of the Blanca range, the Sangre de Cristo mountains, and the dunes.
5.7 mi away
Lower Sand Creek Lake Trail
A trail to a high alpine lake beneath the summit of Tijeras Peak.
