Basics
- Location:
- Near Great Sand Dunes National Park at the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- Surface:
- Dirt, rock and sand
- Vehicle Type:
- 4wd Vehicle
- Length:
- 20 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 2 to 2.5 hours
- Season:
- June to late October
Description
The Medano Pass / Great Sand Dunes Trail is a scenic route passing through a variety of terrain. The road up the east side of the Sangre de Cristo range switchbacks to Medano Pass, then descends into the San Luis Valley, crossing some streams along the way as it approaches the sand dunes. The views of the dunes from the south end of the road are magnificent, but the sand can be difficult to negotiate a vehicle through.
Details
Location:
Near Great Sand Dunes National Park at the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Surface:
Dirt, rock and sand
Setting:
Mountain pass and sand dunes
Vehicle Type:
4wd Vehicle
Length:
20 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2 to 2.5 hours
Season:
June to late October
