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Dunes Trailhead, Great Sand Dunes National Park

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Dunes Trailhead, Great Sand Dunes National Park

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  • Location: Alamosa County, Colorado, United States

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    October 23, 2023

    Hiking

    The large parking lot is the starting point into the massiv dune field of Great Sand Dunes National Park. There are showers (to rinse off the sand), restrooms and information …

    May 2, 2022

    Hiking

    The great Sand Dune National Park & preserve is a unique natural site in Colorado, that offers a lot of landscape variety.

    The biodiversity is very rich due to different ecosystems within the Park. There are gigantic sandunes, prairies, mountains and a river. A real immersion in a unique wonderland.

    It's an all season destination as well for nature lovers.

    September 7, 2023

    Hiking

    A great experience hiking over the dunes.
    I can now empathize a little with Kara Ben Nemsi, the hero of my childhood.
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    Embark on an easy hike up the High Dune Trail, a unique experience on soft, sandy terrain. This route covers 1.3 miles (2.2 km) with an elevation gain of 531…

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    Hike the moderate 5.3-mile Wellington Ditch and Dunes Overlook Trail for panoramic views of the Great Sand Dunes and diverse mountain scener

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 2,460 m

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    Location: Alamosa County, Colorado, United States

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