Sawtooth

This Trailhead serves as the Southern access point for the Sand Creek Trail No. 1123 and the Sawtooth Trail No. 1165. Additional access to the Sand Creek Trail can be found at Sheriff Reservoir Trailhead .

The 10.4 mile Sand Creek Trail begins as an old jeep before crossing Coal Creek and continuing up the drainage. After 2.7 miles the trail comes to an open meadow and again crosses Coal Creek. Here an old pack trail continues up the West side of the drainage. After crossing, the trail climbs up and out of the Coal Creek drainage and emerges into the vast alpine meadow of the Little Flat Tops. This is a boggy area, characterized by bunch grasses and waist high willows.

After 5.2 miles the Sawtooth Trail splits off to the West. This 2.4 mile trail quickly crosses into the Flat Tops Wilderness and gives access to 12,133 ft Orno Peak and the headwaters of Trout Creek. This trail ends at a posted sign.

The Sand Creek Trail continues North for 2.2 miles and crosses back into a forest of Spruce and Fir. The last 3 miles of trail descend to Sheriff Reservoir, crossing Sand Creek and passing a series of small lakes.

Parking is limited at this location.

Trail #1144.6B, a motorized, double track, ATV/Motorcycle trail. Great views of the surrounding mountains. Located in California Park/Black Mountain Area and is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.