The Upper Sand Creek Lake can be found on the Crestone Peak USGS quad topo map. Upper Sand Creek Lake is a reservoir in Saguache County in the state of Colorado. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 37.9419, -105.5386 and the altitude is 11742 feet (3579 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Upper Sand Creek Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Upper Sand Creek Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 37.9419
Longitude: -105.5386
Elevation: 11742 ft (3579 m)
Locator Map - Upper Sand Creek Lake
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Local Weather
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Thursday:
High: --°F - Low: 38°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
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Friday:
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Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 77. West winds up to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
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Saturday:
High: 77°F - Low: 40°F
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Sunny. Highs 70 to 77. Light winds becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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Sunday:
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Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
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Monday:
High: 78°F - Low: 45°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows near 40. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
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Tuesday:
High: 73°F - Low: 42°F
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Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 68 to 73. Lows in the lower 40s.
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Wednesday:
High: 74°F - Low: 40°F
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Mostly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 68 to 74. Lows near 40.
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Nearby Trails
Milwaukee to Pico Asilado (Distance: 0.2 mi)
If you have the time, it is worth attempting to combine climbs of Tijeras and Pico Asilado in one trip. In this case it makes sense to establish a camp at Upper Sand Creek Lake to shorten the climb of...
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From the guidebook "Colorado Scrambles: A Guide to 50 Select Climbs in Colorado's Mountains"
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Liberty, CO - Climbing - length:7.4 mi
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Marble Mountain Trail (Distance: 1.0 mi)
A gentle trail to Marble Caves and Marble Mountain. When exploring the caves, take great care, go with an experienced guide, or turn back after the first couple hundred feet because there are obstacle...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Wilderness"
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Westcliffe, CO - Hiking - length:12 mi
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Tijeras Peak (Distance: 1.0 mi)
This climb, as well as the following route, is accessed via the Music Pass road. While the area does not see as much climbing traffic as the nearby South Colony Lakes area, the spectacular scenery and...
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From the guidebook "Colorado Scrambles: A Guide to 50 Select Climbs in Colorado's Mountains"
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Liberty, CO - Climbing - length:5 mi
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Sand Creek Lakes (Distance: 1.6 mi)
A good trail with access to two separate lakes, Tijeras Peak, Milwaukee Peak, Marble Mountain, and Cottonwood Creek.
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From the guidebook "Hiking Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Wilderness"
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Westcliffe, CO - Hiking - length:7 mi
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The Crestone Traverse (Distance: 1.6 mi)
How can a guide to classic scrambles not include this one? Good rock, lots of exposure, and challenging route finding combine to make this truly a classic. It is also very serious. A number of fatalit...
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From the guidebook "Colorado Scrambles: A Guide to 50 Select Climbs in Colorado's Mountains"
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Cottonwood, CO - Climbing - length:8.6 mi
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Nearby Hotels
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