Top Things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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Things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, United States including High Dune Trail, Wellington Ditch Trail, Little Medano Creek, Mosca Pass Trail, Sand Sheet Loop Trail, Montville Nature Trail.
1. High Dune Trail
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By dmurray713 - Tampa, United States
This is *the* experience of the Great Sand Dunes park. It is about 3 miles roundtrip, and took us a little under 3 hours (about 1 hr 45 minutes just to get to the top because of the resistance of stepping into sand). Amazing views and amazing experience. I recommend drinking 1/2 liter of water for every 30 minutes you're outside, and to lather up with sunscreen. Wearing hiking boots is also recommended, to give yourself ankle support and to prevent too much sand getting into your shoes. My tip: step into past footprints to reduce resistance of stepping into loose sand. We were very exhausted after the hike, so don't try to also do sandboarding on the same day like we did.
2. Wellington Ditch Trail
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Little Medano Creek
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4.5 based on 100 reviews
A small creek providing water to the sand dunes area.
Reviewed By 519jeremiahz - Roseville, United States
We caught visiting the park right at the tail end of Medano Creek's peak flow a few weeks ago. The feeling of standing in the creek watching the unique "surge flow" phenomena was incredible. There are very few places on earth one can experience that. If you're fortunate enough to visit the dunes in late May/early June definitely try to as that is the only time the surge flow exists there.
4. Mosca Pass Trail
5. Sand Sheet Loop Trail
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By minimize940314 - Los Angeles, United States
This is a flat, easy trail sits right in front of the visitor center. Here, you can observe not only the dunes, but some plants as well, including flowers and cacti. I think this trail is a good place for the landscape photo op since you can catch grassland, dunes, and the mountains at the same time.
6. Montville Nature Trail
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
