The lake is nestled up in the mountains above the Great Sand Dunes. The lake lies at the very end of the Medano Lake Trail, starting at Medano Pass, so take a rest here, enjoy the sheer beauty of the place before you get back to the trail head.

Sebastian Kowalke

December 19, 2023

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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 3,520 m

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Wednesday 18 February

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Location: Saguache County, Colorado, United States

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

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