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
Spanish Peaks WildernessFree5.0Explore rugged alpine peaks and quiet wilderness trails in southern Colorado
Star DuneFree5.0Conquer North America's tallest sand dune for spectacular sweeping mountain views
Greenhorn MountainFree4.9High mountain peak offering stunning panoramic views in southern Colorado
High DuneFree4.9Climb the main dune ridge for breathtaking views of the park.
Medano PassFree4.9A scenic high clearance four wheel drive road through mountain wilderness
Mount WilsonFree4.9Explore the Majesty of Mount Wilson
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkFree4.8Explore the Majestic Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Cuchara PassFree4.8A scenic high mountain pass along Colorado's Highway of Legends
Mount BlancaFree4.8Majestic alpine peak looming over the Great Sand Dunes region
Mount PrincetonFree4.8Explore the Majestic Mount Princeton
Point of No ReturnFree4.8The gateway where paved driving ends and four-wheel adventure begins
Sand Dunes National ParkFree4.8Experience North America's tallest sand dunes set against dramatic alpine peaks
Sangre de Cristo MountainsFree4.8Dramatic mountain peaks towering over Colorado's iconic Great Sand Dunes
Turquoise LakeFree4.8Scenic mountain reservoir located near Leadville, not Great Sand Dunes
Great Sand Dunes Visitor CenterFree4.7Your essential starting hub for exploring North America's tallest sand dunes
Lathrop State ParkFree4.6Colorado's first state park features lakes, camping, hiking, and mountain views
La Veta PassFree4.6Scenic mountain pass serving as a gateway route to southern Colorado
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
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
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