We did not get to the top. Walking on sand takes m...

We did not get to the top. Walking on sand takes more energy and going back up was no joke. We were exhausted. We stayed at the lower section and had a blast Sand Boarding for the first time. Lots of fallings and lots of laughs. Hubby was planning on going to the top of the High Dunes, but after all the walking back up after Sand Boarding, he was done. Lol. It was windy when we went, I suggest wearing pants because strong wind and sand together felt a lot like sand blasting our legs. It was also easier for us to walk barefooted with socks on. We also enjoyed going through the Medano Pass and crossing the creeks with our 4x4 RAM 1500. It was our first time off-roading and it was lots of fun. We recommend starting from the opposite end on Highway 69 and ending in the Great Sand Dunes. It is less strenuous and better views.