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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Medano CreekFree5.0
Experience a seasonal splash along North America's tallest sand dunes
Spanish Peaks WildernessFree5.0
Explore rugged alpine peaks and quiet wilderness trails in southern Colorado
Buffalo Peaks WildernessFree4.9
Discover the Majestic Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
Cuchara PassFree4.8
A scenic high mountain pass along Colorado's Highway of Legends
Point of No ReturnFree4.8
The gateway where paved driving ends and four-wheel adventure begins
Ruedi ReservoirFree4.8
Scenic mountain reservoir located near Basalt on Colorado's Fryingpan River
La Veta PassFree4.6
Scenic mountain pass serving as a gateway route to southern Colorado
Pawnee ButtesFree4.6
Explore the Majestic Pawnee Buttes
Rio Grande National ForestFree3.3
Explore vast wilderness landscapes bordering Colorado's iconic Great Sand Dunes
Rainbow TrailFree
A long scenic backcountry trail extending near Great Sand Dunes Park
Saguache CreekFree
A scenic natural stream flowing through Colorado's historic San Luis Valley

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