Along the road and in the vicinity you will see boulder fields, ancient volcanoes, and dikes. Return by the same road. Tour Number 8 North and east from Alamosa is the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, access to the Medano Pass Primitive Road. It is a 4-wheel drive road that begins in the park and goes north to Medano Pass and the Rio Grande National Forest, offering a spectacular views of the dunes. Soft sand may require reduced tire pressure.
Air is available near the campground.
For more information and road conditions, stop in the visitor center at the Great Sand Dunes.