Nearby Attractions - Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U. S. National Park Service)Zapata Falls flows into a narrow crevasse south of Great Sand Dunes National Park. NPS/Patrick Myers. Zapata Falls. This popular short hike is located on BLM (US Bureau of Land Management) land south of the national park, off of Highway 1. It is a good option for summer afternoons when sand surface temperatures are high. Simply driving to the trailhead provides an excellent view of the entire dunefield and San Luis Valley. However, the hike to the falls requires wading over slippery rocks into a rock crevasse. From the Visitor Center, drive south about 8 miles, then turn left (east) onto a dirt road. Drive about 3. 5 miles to the trailhead. To view the falls, hike about 1/2 mile, cross the creek, then scramble up the rocks and stream into a crevasse where the 2. Water may be deep and swift in early summer during snowmelt, or during heavy thunderstorms. Rarely, rocks may fall from above into the crevasse. In winter, the falls freeze, creating an icy sculpture. Ice and snow may make the hike very slippery. Falling ice may be a hazard in spring. Join us on the Colorado Birding Trail to experience a wildlife adventure of your own! Find birding and watchable wildlife viewing sites across Colorado. Near the trailhead is Zapata Falls Campground, a primitive campground open year- round. Contact: Bureau of Land Management, 1. West Highway 1. 60, Monte Vista, CO 8.
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