Medano Creek

Medano Creek

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Medano Creek

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Great Sand Dunes Wilderness

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Location: Alamosa County, Colorado, United States

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October 23, 2023

Hiking

Medano Creek – along with Sand Creek – flows seasonally at the base of the dunefield and is an important water source for the vegetation within the National Park. The creeks carve sand from the western, eastern and northern edges and transport it to the south. Prevailing winds recycle it back into the dunefield.

Uwe H.

October 25, 2023

Hiking

Unfortunately dried out in summer. But you can see the riverbed from the greenery that is still there.

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Lauren & Bailey 🐕🐾

July 7, 2025

Hiking

The Creek was completely dried up now.

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