Music Pass Trailhead
The trailhead for Music Pass is a 2.5-hour drive from the park visitor center.
Plan Around Music Pass Trailhead
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Music Pass Trailhead Details
To get to the Music Pass Trailhead, head 4.5 miles south of the small town of Westcliffe on Highway 69 and turn off at the sign for Music Pass. Take a left at the T junction. If you are driving a sedan or other 2WD vehicle, it's best to park at the Grape Creek Campground. If driving a 4WD vehicle, you can probably get another 2.5 miles down the road to the trailhead proper. From here, it's one mile to Music Pass or four miles to either of the Sand Creek Lakes. Note: It takes about 2.5 hours to drive from the Visitor Center to Music Pass Trailhead.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Music Pass Trailhead
Compare nearby parks around Music Pass Trailhead when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Music Pass Trailhead
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Music Pass Trailhead while the map context is still fresh.
0.0 mi away
Lower Sand Creek Lake Trail
A trail to a high alpine lake beneath the summit of Tijeras Peak.
0.0 mi away
Upper Sand Creek Lake Trail
A .7 mile hike from Lower Sand Creek Lake.
0.0 mi away
Music Pass Trail
Visit a picturesque lake in the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve.
1.1 mi away
Music Pass
A high alpine valley with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.
3.8 mi away
Milwaukee Peak
A non-technical but strenuous hike can take you to the summit of Milwaukee Peak, a short distance away from the Sand Creek Lakes.
