Things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Popular picks: Sandboarding on the dunes · Hiking the Dunes Loop Trail · Exploring Medano Creek · Stargazing at night · Wildlife watching · Photography opportunities · Picnicking in designated areas · Visiting the Visitor Center · Participating in ranger-led programs · Exploring nearby trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains · Camping under the stars · Attending seasonal events or festivals · Exploring the surrounding San Luis Valley · Birdwatching in diverse habitats · Discovering local flora and fauna

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Crestone NeedleFree4.9
Towering 14er peak offering technical climbing and rugged mountain vistas
Greenhorn MountainFree4.9
High mountain peak offering stunning panoramic views in southern Colorado
Mount AnteroFree4.9
Explore the Heights of Mount Antero
Mount WilsonFree4.9
Explore the Majesty of Mount Wilson
Crestone PeakFree4.8
Challenge Colorado's seventh highest peak for incredible Sangre de Cristo views.
Mount BlancaFree4.8
Majestic alpine peak looming over the Great Sand Dunes region
Mount PrincetonFree4.8
Explore the Majestic Mount Princeton
Mount Massive TrailFree4.6
Challenging high-altitude trail leading to the summit of Colorado's second-highest peak
Mount OxfordFree4.5
Mount Oxford is a challenging Sawatch Range peak in central Colorado
Mount LindseyFree4.1
Majestic fourteen thousand foot peak in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Range

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