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5 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 3 miles | Global Rank: #5154 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 19 | Wishlist: 3 |
| 0 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +0 // -900 feet |
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Description
Sandy Wash begins at the bottom/junction of Charlie’s Cutoff, Homestead Trail, and Blackjack. From there, it descends 3 miles down to the main gated forest road that runs up along Buffalo Creek.
This is, in my opinion, the hands-down best decent at Buffalo Creek! Can anyone say flow?! While other trails have washed out sandy turns that are hard to rail, the dirt (for the most part) on Sandy Wash is actually LESS gravelly, and even if some sections are gravelly all of the turns have been perfectly banked and bermed by the passage of tires over the years that this trail just holds you in and begs you to go faster and faster and faster! Sandy Wash is a must-ride descent if you are in the Buffalo Creek area, and if you park down at the bottom of the Buffalo Creek forest road, this is the most convenient and most fun way to return to your car.
Heritage Park (100%)
Heil Valley Ranch (100%)
Colorado Trail / Green Mountain (80%)
Charlie's Cutoff (80%)
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Description
Sandy Wash begins at the bottom/junction of Charlie’s Cutoff, Homestead Trail, and Blackjack. From there, it descends 3 miles down to the main gated forest road that runs up along Buffalo Creek.
This is, in my opinion, the hands-down best decent at Buffalo Creek! Can anyone say flow?! While other trails have washed out sandy turns that are hard to rail, the dirt (for the most part) on Sandy Wash is actually LESS gravelly, and even if some sections are gravelly all of the turns have been perfectly banked and bermed by the passage of tires over the years that this trail just holds you in and begs you to go faster and faster and faster! Sandy Wash is a must-ride descent if you are in the Buffalo Creek area, and if you park down at the bottom of the Buffalo Creek forest road, this is the most convenient and most fun way to return to your car.
added by mtbgreg1 
on June 7, 2012
on June 7, 2012Part of the Buffalo Creek trail system.
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Review: Sandy Wash is a great trail. Depending on when you ride it, it can be pretty sandy. But the majority of the trail is smooth descent and fast. Make sure you take a quick left just before you hit the road at the bottom for and added nice section of trail that will take you out even further down the road.
Review: This descent simply can't be beat. Super flowy, good speed, and some very interesting scenery. Riding through the dead forest is a little eerie, but it makes for an awesome atmosphere for ripping back down to the trailhead. Remember that Sandy Wash meets up with Buffalo Creek Road twice—when you see it the first time, turn left and continue on Sandy Wash for a cool above-road section.
Review: Great little downhill at the bottom of Homestead and Blackjack. Not too sandy and plenty of room for decent speed.
Review: As you can tell from my description above, this is a five-star flowy descent! There are a couple of rocks, but for the most part it is just smooth and fast!
Recommendations
Buffalo Creek (100%)Heritage Park (100%)
Heil Valley Ranch (100%)
Colorado Trail / Green Mountain (80%)
Charlie's Cutoff (80%)
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Some great little obstacle mazes and steep steps. Like on Charlie's, I was pushed to the edge of my comfort zone on my rigid bike, but nothing crazy.
A bit sandy indeed in places!