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Medano Pass

Mountain passes

Huerfano County

Medano Pass

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Medano Pass

Name: Medano Pass
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Great Sand Dunes National Preserve

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Location: Huerfano County, Colorado, United States

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Alex Foxfield

December 7, 2022

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The Medano Pass is a primative road that takes you up and across the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. Due to its sandy surface, creek crossings, rocky sections and steep ascents and descents, it's only suitable for four wheel drive vehicles. The top of the pass gives access to the Medano Lake Trail, as well as the rough Hudson Ditch Road.

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1. Medano Lake Trail — Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

12.8km

04:21

690m

Alpine lake hike offering stunning views of North America's tallest sand dunes below towering peaks.

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Elevation 3,040 m

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1. Medano Lake Trail — Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

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