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High Dune
The most visibly prominent dune in the park rises 650 feet off the valley floor.
Plan Around High Dune
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High Dune Details
High Dune gets a bit more visitors than Star Dune due to its prominent summit: from the visitor center, it seems like High Dune is the tallest dune in the park. High Dune's exact height and location varies over time due to shifting, wind-blown sand. However, with a typical height of about 650 feet off the valley floor, High Dune is actually about 100 feet shorter than Star Dune. Still, it's a great destination if you want to experience the dunes from a lofty perch: the summit also ofers nice views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the north.
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Nearby Parks Around High Dune
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Nearby Points of Interest Around High Dune
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1.1 mi away
Castle Creek Trail
A 2.5-mile trail that leads to some impressively steep sand slopes.
1.1 mi away
Medano Creek
This land-locked state may not be known for sandy shoreline, but this area in the Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of the coolest natural beaches around.
1.1 mi away
Dunes Parking Area
This is the best place to park your car for access to the dunes.
