Park №58SouthwestEst. 2019
White Sands
New Mexico·146,344 acres·Fall & spring
“The world's largest gypsum dunefield, blinding white against the Tularosa Basin.”
Best season
Fall & spring
Trip length
1 day
Acres
146,344
Region
Southwest
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Highlights
- Alkali Flat Trail
- Dunes Drive16-mile out-and-back through the heart of the gypsum dunes.
- Sunset stroll
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