About Great Sand Dunes
Great Sand Dunes National Park encompasses 150,000 acres of North America's tallest sand dunes, rising 750 feet from the San Luis Valley floor. Snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains provide stunning backdrop, contrast between pale sand and alpine peaks staggering.
Country
USA
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
USD
Language
English
Things to do in Great Sand Dunes
Dune sledding: plastic saucer descending steep slopes
Dune hiking: Star Dune and High Dune peaks ascent
Medano Creek flowing and summer water splashing
Backcountry dune camping: night sky and silence immersion
Sangre de Cristo Mountain hiking: alpine trails access
Sand boarding: professional lessons on dune faces
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