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Montville Nature TrailA short trail if you're looking for a change of scenery from the dunes.
Great Sand Dunes
Towering dunes, seasonal creeks, and mountain backdrops define Great Sand Dunes National Park, one of the most unexpected landscapes in the country.
Top Stops
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Point of interest
Great Sand Dunes Visitor CenterThe only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
Information
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Auto Tour
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Point of interest
Great Sand Dunes Visitor CenterThe only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
Point of interest
Montville/Mosca Pass TrailheadA parking area with access to both the Montville Nature Trail and Mosca Pass Trail.
Hiking
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Point of interest
Montville Nature TrailA short trail if you're looking for a change of scenery from the dunes.
Point of interest
Wellington Ditch TrailA short trail that connects the Montville Nature Trail to the Pinon Flats Campground.
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Mosca Pass TrailA 3.5-mile climb up a wooded valley in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that's best for wildlife viewing, as vistas are restricted.
Point of Interest
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Medano WetlandsExplore some of the aquatic habitats in Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Point of interest
Great Sand Dunes Visitor CenterThe only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
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DunefieldThe park has 30 square miles of sand to explore, with no designated trails.
Camping
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Pinyon Flats CampgroundCampsites are $20 each and come with a picnic table and fire grate.
Picnicking
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Point of interest
Castle Creek TrailA 2.5-mile trail that leads to some impressively steep sand slopes.
Point of interest
Sand Pit TrailA half-mile spur trail off the Point of No Return, with great views and picnic tables.
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Swimming
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Parking
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Point of interest
Great Sand Dunes Visitor CenterThe only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
Point of interest
Sand Pit Picnic AreaA picnic area with restrooms located .75 miles from the Point of No Return.
Restrooms
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Point of interest
Great Sand Dunes Visitor CenterThe only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
Point of interest
Sand Pit Picnic AreaA picnic area with restrooms located .75 miles from the Point of No Return.
Nearby Parks Around Great Sand Dunes
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Great Sand Dunes
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Sand sledding is certainly the most unique activity available at Great Sand Dunes National Park, but far from the only thing to do on a visit to the tallest sand dunes in North America.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Sand sledding is certainly the most unique activity available at Great Sand Dunes National Park, but far from the only thing to do on a visit to the tallest sand dunes in North America.
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Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
The only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
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Sand Sheet Loop Trail
A quarter-mile interpretive trail that begins at the Visitor Center.
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Montville Nature Trail
A short trail if you're looking for a change of scenery from the dunes.
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Montville/Mosca Pass Trailhead
A parking area with access to both the Montville Nature Trail and Mosca Pass Trail.
