National park
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
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Location
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Tips from locals
One of America's greatest National Parks is 30 minutes away. Hike or sled the dunes and enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the trip there. A must see!
* Montville Nature Trail (1/2 mile round trip) - This can be a great little escape from the heat as its a forested trail. The high point offers views of Mt. Herard, the dunes and the valley. * Mosca Pass Trail - This trail follows a small creek to the summit of a low pass in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, winding through aspen and evergreen forests. Allow 2-3 hours to reach the pass; the trail is 3 1/2 miles (5.7 km) one way. * Mosca Pass Trail - This trail follows a small creek to the summit of a low pass in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, winding through aspen and evergreen forests. Allow 2-3 hours to reach the pass; the trail is 3 1/2 miles (5.7 km) one way. American Indians and early settlers used this route for travel into the valley. Sand Ramp Trail This 11 mile trail is most commonly used as an access to various backpacking sites along the foothills, rather than as a destination trail for scenery, since it stays at the same elevation along the base of the mountains. Begin hiking the Sand Ramp Trail in Loop 2 of the campground or at Point of No Return Parking area. After the first two miles, much of this trail is sandy soil or pure sand, up and down along the foothills, so this hike can be grueling. Allow for more time than the mileage indicates.
* Montville Nature Trail (1/2 mile round trip) - This can be a great little escape from the heat as its a forested trail. The high point offers views of Mt. Herard, the dunes and the valley. * Mosca Pass Trail - This trail follows a small creek to the summit of a low pass in the Sangre de Cristo mo…