Park · Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, Colorado

Best hikes in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve

The 9 best of 9 trails in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, Colorado, ranked by route quality.

By activity

Upper Sand Creek Trail Expert · 10.1 mi (16.3 km) · Elevation Gain 3,264 ft (995 m) · 4 hr 55 min
Mosca Pass Trail Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km) · Elevation Gain 1,339 ft (408 m) · 2 hr 40 min
Lower Sand Creek Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 390 ft (119 m) · 45 min
Little Sand Creek Lakes Trail Hard · 4.8 mi (7.8 km) · Elevation Gain 2,247 ft (685 m) · 2 hr 40 min
Medano Lake Trail Hard · 7 mi (11.2 km) · Elevation Gain 1,893 ft (577 m) · 3 hr 10 min
Music Pass Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 502 ft (153 m) · 50 min
Montville Nature Loop Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 10 min
Carbonate Peak Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 46 ft (14 m) · 10 min
Medano Pass Primitive Road Moderate · 19.6 mi (31.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,886 ft (575 m) · 1 hr 50 min