Things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Popular picks: Sandboarding on the dunes · Hiking the Dunes Loop Trail · Exploring Medano Creek · Stargazing at night · Wildlife watching · Photography opportunities · Picnicking in designated areas · Visiting the Visitor Center · Participating in ranger-led programs · Exploring nearby trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains · Camping under the stars · Attending seasonal events or festivals · Exploring the surrounding San Luis Valley · Birdwatching in diverse habitats · Discovering local flora and fauna
Mount Massive TrailFree4.6Challenging high-altitude trail leading to the summit of Colorado's second-highest peak
Pawnee ButtesFree4.6Explore the Majestic Pawnee Buttes
Alamosa National Wildlife RefugeFree4.5A peaceful wetland refuge for birdwatching in Colorado's San Luis Valley
Mount OxfordFree4.5Mount Oxford is a challenging Sawatch Range peak in central Colorado
Royal Gorge Bridge$$4.5Experience the Majesty of the Royal Gorge Bridge
Trinidad Lake State Park$4.5A scenic Colorado state park offering boating, camping, fishing, and hiking.
Mount LindseyFree4.1Majestic fourteen thousand foot peak in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Range
Rio Grande National ForestFree3.3Explore vast wilderness landscapes bordering Colorado's iconic Great Sand Dunes
Dunes OverlookFreeEnjoy sweeping elevated views of Colorado's iconic sand dune fields.
Rainbow TrailFreeA long scenic backcountry trail extending near Great Sand Dunes Park
Saguache CreekFreeA scenic natural stream flowing through Colorado's historic San Luis Valley
Twin LakesFreeDiscover the Beauty of Twin Lakes
Zapata FallsFreeHidden waterfall tucked in a rocky canyon near Great Sand Dunes
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