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Auto Tour
The best way to explore the dunes is on foot, but you can also drive up Medano Pass for an adventure that may even get your car huffing and puffing.
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Auto Tour Details
While the best way to explore the dunes is definitely on foot, there is an option for those looking to adventure by car. Great Sand Dunes park has a primitive road called Medano Pass that can be driven if you have a capable, 4WD vehicle. The road takes visitors through the soft sand of a dune field, through a canyon, and up and over Medano Pass, which sits at 10,000 feet.
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