State: Colorado
Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Length, One-Way: 4.5 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Elevation Change: 750 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Most Difficult

Trail Information

The Star Dune can be approached from the High Dune or from Medano Creek south of the Dunes Parking Lot. From the High Dune, the Star Dune is the very prominent high point about 1 mile to the west. To approach from the south, hike downstream from the Dunes Parking Lot about 2 miles, then begin watching for ridges leading north. It’s about 1.25 miles to the Star Dune. Expect many false summits as you climb.

Directions

The trailhead is located at the Dunes Parking Lot.

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