Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop

16.8 mi3,365 ft Rating 7/10Difficulty 8/10

6,404 ft 4,196 ft
Elevation along the recorded route — 4,196 ft at its lowest to 6,404 ft at its highest.

Easy climb up Barnhardt, and then a difficult bushwhack along the old Sandy Saddle Trail, with a pleasant, scenic return back on Mazatzal Divide.

Along the way

Spring 3

  • Chilson
  • Chilson Tanks
  • Castersen Seep

Creek 3

  • Barnhardt Tributary 3
  • North Deadman
  • Barnhardt Tributary 2

Saddle 1

  • Sandy Saddle

Trailhead 1

  • Barnhardt Trailhead

Junction 3

  • Barnhardt / Mazatzal Divide Trail Junction
  • Y Bar / Barnhardt Trail Junction
  • Barnhardt / Sandy Saddle Trail Junction