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Often snowmobilers would ride across
the lake to a steep hill called “Windy
Hill.” Some of the snowmobiles were too
heavy and slow to make it up the hill
but those who could make it just a little
bit further up the hill provided hours of
entertainment for children as they would
sled down the hill and catch a ride up.
At this time the owners of the resort
added a section to the main lodge to
accommodate the two families who
operated the lodge. They had a live-in
school teacher, did yoga in the lodge’s
halls and spent their winters crosscountry skiing around the lake and
sledding.
The Sand Lake Lodge is a fascinating
historic spot. While walking its ruins
one can’t help but wonder more about
those who lived, worked and stayed
there. We don’t know how long many of
the old cabins will keep standing before
the mountain reclaims them. But we do
know that there are more stories to tell of
adventures had along the shores of Sand
Lake.
Visitors can spend a day out on hiking
trails in the area, fishing in Sand Lake
and exploring the old buildings. But
please, be mindful of the area and if you
do visit take only pictures and leave only
footprints.
To get there, drive four miles west of
Centennial on Wyoming Highway 130.
Turn right on Sand Lake Road and
follow it for 15 miles. Turn left on Forest
Road 140 which is immediately past the
large parking area for the Sheep Lake
and Rock Creek Trails. Follow Forest
Road 140 for 1/2 of a mile until it ends at
| history
the gate. For more information visit http://
www.justtrails.com/points-of-interest/
sand-lake-resort
A special thank you to the Galles family
for sharing their stories about the lodge.
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