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Great Sand Dunes
National Monument
Directions: From Silverthorne take I-70
west to exit 203 (Frisco/Breckenridge). Take route 9 south to Fairplay
where you stay straight at the intersection onto Rt. 285 which
continues for 82 miles
to route 17. You take a slight left onto route 17 and take a left onto
Six Mile Lane Rd.as you come in to Mosca. Six Mile Lane Rd. leads to
the Great Sand Dunes National Monument and the visitors center. The
total distance from Silverthorne is about 170 miles with a driving
time of about three hours. |
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The Great Sand Dunes
National Monument is a geologic wonderland that consists of North
America's tallest sand dunes that rise over 700' against the rugged
backdrop of the awe inspiring Sangre de Cristo
Mountains. Thirty nine square miles of dunes backed by six peaks over
13,000" provide some of Colorado most unique hiking opportunities as
well as spectacular scenery. People from all over come to hike, camp,
and sled down the steep dunes with make shift sleds and snowboards! |
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