National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park

CO · US

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Places

Places in Great Sand Dunes

Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places

Place

Great Sand Dunes (Dune Field)

Towering dunes with a seasonal creek, sledding, and starry skies

Restroom · Parking

Place

Star Dune

Towering star-shaped summit with sweeping views and a tough ridge climb

Scenic Viewpoint

Place

High Dune on First Ridge

Short, steep dune climb with big-sky views and a fast sandy descent

Trailhead · Parking

Place

Medano Creek

Shallow, seasonal creek that turns the dunes into a beach

Parking

Trails

Trails in Great Sand Dunes

Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails

Challenging

Star Dune

Long ridge walk to one of North America’s tallest dunes

7.1 mi · 4 hr · Challenging

Moderate

Music Pass Trail

Quick climb to sweeping alpine views with lake options beyond

2.4 mi · 1.5 hr · Moderate

Challenging

High Dune on First Ridge

Short, brutal sand slog to huge views of the dunes and Sangres

3 mi · 3 hr · Challenging

Challenging

Mount Herard

Big alpine summit above the dunes, windy and wonderfully quiet

9 mi · 10 hr · Challenging

Wildlife

Wildlife in Great Sand Dunes

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Sighting map

Where to look

Elk

Cervus canadensisReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Pronghorn in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Pronghorn

Antilocapra americanaReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Wild Turkey in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavoReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Mule Deer in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionusReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Information

Medano Creek Flow Minimal by Main Dunes Parking Lot

Great Sand Dunes National Park says Medano Creek flow remains minimal in 2026 and that it will not flow in the area by the main dunes parking lot. Visitors planning to see the creek should not expect water at that location. Check the park’s current conditions and Medano Creek status before you go: current conditions and Medano Creek.Official details

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Great Sand Dunes (Dune Field)

Star Dune

High Dune on First Ridge

Medano Creek

Star Dune

Music Pass Trail

High Dune on First Ridge

Mount Herard

Elk

Pronghorn

Wild Turkey

Mule Deer

Medano Creek Flow Minimal by Main Dunes Parking Lot

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