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Playa TrailThe Playa Trail at White Sands National Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the park's lesser-known features beyond its iconic gypsum dunes.
Hiking, White Sands National Park
Explore Hiking in White Sands National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in White Sands National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Dune Life Nature TrailRated as a moderate hike, the trail requires participants to navigate soft gypsum sands and ascend dunes reaching heights of up to 30 feet (9.1 meters).
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Backcountry Camping TrailThe Backcountry Camping Loop Trail at White Sands offers an unforgettable journey through the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
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Alkali Flat TrailThe Alkali Flat Trail at White Sands is the park's most strenuous hike, offering an unforgettable trek through an ocean of shifting gypsum dunes.
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Interdune BoardwalkThe Interdune Boardwalk at White Sands offers visitors an accessible and informative journey into the unique ecosystem of the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
