Great Sand Dunes National Preserve

		Dunes Explore the tallest dunes in North America! Whether hiking, sliding, or exploring in a dunes wheelchair, the Great Sand Dunes are a unique wilderness area protected for all to enjoy. Find out how these dunes were created.

Creeks and Streams

Water is the lifeblood of the Great Sand Dunes system. Streams begin as tundra snowfields, melting then flowing through alpine lakes, forests, dunes, grasslands, and lush wetlands. Explore the waters of Great Sand Dunes. Check current conditions of Medano Creek and 2010 flow forecast.

		Mountains Explore the mountain watershed of the Great Sand Dunes. Rugged 13,000' summits, alpine lakes, tundra, and ancient forests are protected in Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. With high-clearance 4WD, ascend the Medano Pass Primitive Road.

		Grasslands, Shrublands, and Wetlands Explore the grasslands, shrublands and wetlands that surround Great Sand Dunes on three sides.

Communities Surrounding Great Sand Dunes National Preserve

Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Mosca, CO (37 min. ) Blanca, CO (38 min. ) Pop. 391 Hooper, CO (43 min. ) Pop. 123 Fort Garland, CO (45 min. ) Pop. 432 Alamosa, CO (51 min. ) Pop. 7,960 Center, CO (1 hr. 5 min. ) Pop. 2,392 Moffat, CO (1 hr. 5 min. ) Pop. 114	Homelake, CO (1 hr. 8 min. ) Crestone, CO (1 hr. 24 min. ) Pop. 73 La Veta, CO (1 hr. 28 min. ) Pop. 924 Chama, CO (1 hr. 31 min. ) Gardner, CO (1 hr. 39 min. ) Rye, CO (2 hrs. 11 min. ) Pop. 202 Westcliffe, CO (2 hrs. 18 min. ) Pop. 417


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