Strawberry

Ute

~4 min drive

6.8 mi · Hard

Zapata

~6 min drive

3.7 mi · Moderate

Mosca Pass

~13 min drive

<p>Just above the dunefield are forests of aspen, pine, fir, and spruce. The easiest hiking access to forest in the national park is in Mosca Pass, on the Montville Nature Trail and Mosca Pass Trail. On these trails, you are walking in the footsteps of Pleistocene mammoth hunt…

Medano Creek

~14 min drive

<p>Medano Creek is a popular seasonal stream enjoyed by all ages. On this page you'll learn what to expect month-by-month in an average year, and how the rare phenomon 'surge flow' works. You can also link to <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/medano-creek.htm">cu…

Huerfano

~5 min drive

8.7 mi · Hard

Raspberry

~12 min drive

7.1 mi · Moderate

Sand Creek Basin

~36 min drive

<p>Sand Creek Basin is part of the alpine watershed of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. A longer drive and hike is required to reach these lakes and peaks, but the mountain scenery is worth the effort. Check with a ranger for conditions before travel. Snow may block these t…

High Dune on First Ridge

~16 min drive

The high dune on the first ridge is neither the highest in elevation nor the tallest in the dunefield, but it looks that way from the main parking lot. This is the most common destination in the dunefield, providing a great view of the entire dunefield. It is about 692 feet (2…

Lily Lake

~6 min drive

6.6 mi · Hard

Willow Lake

~46 min drive

9.7 mi · Moderate