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When's the best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?

I’ve always wanted to go dune buggy riding, so Great Sand Dunes National Park is at the top of my list of places to visit. I just want to make my plan of attack ahead of time. What’s the best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
With over five billion cubic meters of sand spread across 30 square miles, Great Sand Dunes National Park is a spectacle to behold and one of the top attractions in
Colorado
. If you want to get a jump on planning, the best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park is in the spring. During this time, you have more activity options, you can avoid the heat, and you can navigate through smaller crowds.
Some of the best things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park during the spring are:
  • Ride the surge waves. Caused when melting snow runs out of the nearby mountains, you can take a raft and ride these makeshift waterways that are only around for a few months of the year.
  • Hike to the top of the dunes. The dunes in the park are the tallest in North America. While hiking through sand is strenuous, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of a Sahara-like setting.
  • Sandboard. That’s right. Grab a board and make your way down the dunes in much the same fashion as you would if you were a snowboarder.
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