We drove into the park after completing our morning routine. It only took about five minutes to reach the entrance gate. This RV park is well located. I enjoyed watching the sunset from here last night, so much so, that I am going to add some more pictures of the event.
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The sun sinks behind the San Juan Mountains.
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The Dunes show their curves.
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The National Park, like all the others, is the best example of it's type. Great Sand Dunes is no exception. We hiked up to the High Dune on First Ridge, but missed the high point for a slightly lower dune one over. Unusually, there are no trails here, you just make your own way across trackless sand. The high ridge is about 700 feet from the valley floor. We chose a good time, as the high temperature today only reached 78 degrees Fahrenheit. We started early enough and returned to the parking area by noon, plus the breeze kept it comfortable. According to the rangers, the sand
dunes become an oven quickly. We plan to do another quick visit to
the park tomorrow before we move on.
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Dunes from the RV Park at sunrise.
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Driving in to the Park.
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Trackless Wilderness.
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Russ climbs a dune.
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Brilliant views.
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From the ridgetop with views of the Sangre de Cristos.
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A few folks used this route.
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Grasses in an inhospitable spot.
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