5.0
(2)
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hikers
High Dune – Medano Creek loop from Dunes Parking
01:58
6.59km
180m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 21, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Great Sand Dunes Wilderness
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
214 m
Dunes Trailhead, Great Sand Dunes National Park
Highlight • Parking
Tip by
885 m
Sand Dunes
Highlight • Natural Monument
2.00 km
High Dune
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
3.75 km
Medano Creek
Highlight • River
Tip by
5.50 km
Great Sand Dunes National Park Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
6.59 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.20 km
1.31 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.99 km
1.48 km
1.34 km
733 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,590 m)
Lowest point (2,460 m)
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