Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park
Country:	United States
State:	Colorado
Nearby Town:	Mosca
Rating:
Directions:	refer to NPS website
Total Hike Distance:	12.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	5/20/05
Trails Used:	Sand Rim Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/grsa Backcountry camping info: http://www.nps.gov/grsa/backcountry_camping.htm Map of the park: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/great_sand_dunes_park99.pdf Sand Rim trail info: http://www.nps.gov/grsa/longer_trails.htm
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Four Wheel Drive Required
Hike Summary:	See 5/20/2005 trip report