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White Sands National Monument
Interdune Boardwalk

Distance from Visitor Center: 4.5 miles (7.2 km)

Length of trail: 650 yards (585 m) round trip 

Description of trail: This trail is fully accessible for people using wheelchairs and strollers. The trail is an elevated boardwalk. This trail leads you through a fragile interdune area to a scenic view at the top of a dune. Interdune areas are where all plant life in the dunefield starts. This is the best place to get a close look at many of the wildflowers that grow here while protecting the park's resources. There are informational signs and benches located at various points along the boardwalk.

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Aerial photo of dunes

Did You Know?
The white sands dune field is an active dune field. The dunes move from west to east as much as thirty feet per year.
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Last Updated: October 08, 2011 at 16:56 MST