Best Hiking Trails in Great Sand Dunes

Although you can enjoy beautiful views of the dunes and surrounding mountains from overlooks, hiking is the best way to experience everything Great Sand Dunes National Park offers. We loved hiking on the dunes and enjoying the breathtaking mountain views.

Here are some of the best hikes in Great Sand Dunes National Park:

• High Dune is one of the most hiked sand dunes in the park, and you will quickly fall in love with the views from the top! The 3-mile trail travels up the sand dunes to the top of High Dune, and although the hike is not overly long, it is strenuous!

• Star Dune is the tallest sand dune in North America, standing at over 740 feet, and offers beautiful views of the park and mountains. You can either hike only to Star Dune for an 8-mile trail or loop it with High Dune for an 8-mile trail.

• Not all the hikes in Great Sand Dunes National Park are to the top of the dunes! If you want to avoid hiking on the dunes, you can enjoy views overlooking them from the Montville Nature Trail.

• Dunes Overlook Trail is a great alternative to the Montville Nature Trail if you want a longer hike to a higher view of Great Sand Dunes National Park. The 2.7-mile trail begins in the Pinyon Flats Campground and travels to the top of an 8,700-foot viewpoint, overlooking the surrounding dunes and mountains.

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