Medano Creek – along with Sand Creek – flows seasonally at the base of the dunefield and is an important water source for the vegetation within the National Park. The creeks carve sand from the western, eastern and northern edges and transport it to the south. Prevailing winds recycle it back into the dunefield.

Uwe H.

October 25, 2023

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Unfortunately dried out in summer. But you can see the riverbed from the greenery that is still there.

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Lauren & Bailey 🐕🐾

July 7, 2025

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The Creek was completely dried up now.

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1. Medano Creek – High Dune loop from High Dune

4.02km

01:14

130m

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2. Medano Creek loop from High Dune

3.37km

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90m

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3. Medano Creek – Piñon Flats Campground loop from Hooper

5.93km

01:39

110m

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Elevation 2,450 m

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Location: Alamosa County, Colorado, United States

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1. Medano Creek – High Dune loop from High Dune

2. Medano Creek loop from High Dune

3. Medano Creek – Piñon Flats Campground loop from Hooper

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