GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE
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Before going to explore the park, stop at the Visitor Center to take practical information on walks and different access.
Side of the dunes. You can walk freely on the dunes. If the climb is tough, the descent is obviously the most fun part. If you have a surfboard or bodyboard, or any other smooth surface, test the descent by sliding. Otherwise, you can always run and enjoy rolling in the sand. You will find that you will take a few minutes to steal what you have taken so long and effort to climb. Sunrise and sunrise are particularly magical moments at the top of the sand mountains overlooking the desert valley. The best places to consider are the High Dune and Star Dune.
The High Dune measures 200 meters and offers a beautiful panorama, however it is difficult to reach, about 4 kilometers round and 2:30 a. m., a large part of which is difficult. Star Dune is the highest dune in the park (230 meters) accessible within 4 hours and 10 kilometers of effort.
Mountain side. The mountain part of the park is ideal for viewing wildlife, you can make beautiful walks, including walks to the beautiful Lake of Sand Creek: Lower Sand Creek Lake (4.85 km), Upper Sand Creek Lake (5.6 km) or Little Sand Creek Lakes (12.8 kilometers).
Swimming in Medano Creek. When it is not dry (often the case in July and August), you can swim at the foot of the dunes in Medano Creek watercourse. Notable fact: sand formations create currents similar to waves in a sea.
Further information
Opening time and information on GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE
Open 24/24, 7 days a week. Admission by valid vehicle one week: US$15. Free with the pass America the Beautiful. Visitor Center is open every day, from September to May from 9am to 4.30pm, and in summer from 8.30am to 5pm.
Visitors to the Great Sand Dunes can enjoy various activities such as sandboarding, sand sledding, hiking, and photography. Medano Creek, which flows at the base of the dunes seasonally, offers a unique aquatic experience where visitors can splash around and cool off during the warmer months.