Great Sand Dunes National Park
The tallest dunes in North America
Great Sand Dunes piles the continent’s tallest sand dunes against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado — climb them, sled them, and splash in the seasonal creek at their base. Late spring and fall are the sweet spot.
What to see
The top things to see in Great Sand Dunes are High Dune climb, Medano Creek (spring), Sandboarding/sledding, Zapata Falls (nearby). Start with climbing the high dune if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- High Dune climb
- Medano Creek (spring)
- Sandboarding/sledding
- Zapata Falls (nearby)
- Star parties
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