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Saguache County Colorado Hiking Trails
Medano Lake Trail
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
The 4.0 mile long Medano Lake Trail has an elevation gain of 1,900'. The
trail is moderately easy for first three miles; then very steep and rough.
The trail begins at 9600’ ½ mile west of Medano Pass in a stand of spruce
and fir trees, then rises as it follows Medano Creek to Medano Lake. Access
the trailhead from the Medano Primitive Road (4WD required), which begins
near the entrance to Pinyon Flats Campground or from the east via Highway 69
and USFS road #559.
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| This popular trail gradually rises
through the forest with few views until you reach Medano Lake. The dunes can
be seen by hiking to the ridge lines above the lake. Summer and early fall
are usually the best times for hiking; snow may block the trail through
June.
Directions:
Great Sand Dunes National Monument is located 35 miles northeast of
Alamosa, Colorado, reached by US Highway 160 and Colorado Highway 150 from
the south. or from Colorado Highway 17 and County Six Mile Lane from the
west.
Please Note: Great Sand Dunes National Monument is located in both
Alamosa County
and Saguache County, therefore Medano Lake Trail is being listed in both
Counties.
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