Star Dune
A long creek-bed and ridge approach to the park’s distinctive pyramid-shaped second-tallest dune.
- Country
- United States
- Region
- San Luis Valley and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Colorado
- Distance
- 6 mi / 9.6 km round trip
- Typical duration
- Average 6 hours; allow up to 9 hours when not acclimated
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best season
- Spring and autumn; early start essential in warm months
- Trail type
- Out and back, unmarked dune route
Route data may change. Verify closures, permits, weather, transport and navigation with official sources before departure.