The Dunes Overlook Trail is a somewhat hidden hike in Great Sand Dunes National Park. Most people hike on the dunes, but this trail is on the other side of the road, in the foothills with some tree cover. If the dunes are too windy, too hot, too crowded, or just too sandy for your liking, you might enjoy hiking this trail instead. It’s mostly a firm path, with only some soft sections, and it makes a moderately steep climb to a viewpoint over the dunes. Though the panorama is slightly eclipsed by trees, you can get a good impression of the vastness of the dune field from the overlook.