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Dunes Trail from Pinyon Flats route map
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Dunes Trail from Pinyon Flats

Mosca, Colorado

4.5 mi

Distance

1,040 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 59m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Dunes Trail from Pinyon Flats is a 4.5-mile loop trail located in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve near Mosca, Colorado. This challenging trail features significant elevation gain of 1,040 feet, culminating at a maximum elevation of 2,635 meters. Hikers will traverse through the park's unique sandy terrain, showcasing expansive dune landscapes against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainloose sand

Elevation Profile

Min:2,467 ft
Max:2,635 ft
317 ft
317 ft
2,467 ft2,523 ft2,579 ft2,635 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.2 mi3.3 mi4.5 mi

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Highlights

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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