Length: 0.44 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 96 ft
Loss: 81 ft
Max elev: 8,347 ft
Elevation profile
+96 ft gain · −81 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike Montville Nature Trail or Mosca Pass Trail
⏱ The average time for Montville Trail is 30 minutes. Mosca Pass requires an average of 3.5 hours round trip, but since there are virtually no views at the top, visitors can feel free to turn around at any point along the trail.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Journeys:
Frank "Boss" PinkleyPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.