Photo by Nima SarramSled Down the Dunes
2h
Hidden gem
3 expert tips“Sandboards and sleds can be rented at Kristi Mountain Sports on CO-150 near the park entrance — call ahead to reserve on busy weekends.”
Roman, Fyno expert“Apply wax generously at the rental shop for maximum speed; without it the board barely moves.”
Roman, Fyno expert“Start with a smaller dune to practice before committing to the steepest faces, which require a hard climb to reach.”
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Curated byRomanUpdated I’d go to Sled Down the Dunes for the landscape.
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Sledding down the dunes is one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities in Colorado — riding a sandboard or sand sled down the steep faces of the Great Sand Dunes from heights of up to 699 feet, on slopes that can approach 28 degrees. Unlike snow sledding, sand provides a slower but longer ride, and the dunes offer a variety of faces and angles to choose from.
The activity requires no experience and attracts everyone from families with young children to adrenaline-seeking adults. Boards and sleds must be rented outside the park (they're not sold inside), and waxing the board improves speed significantly. The climb up the dune with board in hand is genuinely strenuous — consider it half the workout.
The experience is also oddly peaceful: the dune crests are quiet, the views are sweeping, and the soft sand makes for a forgiving landing.
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