About
Length (round trip)0.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain10 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadDunes Drive, mile 2
SurfaceElevated boardwalk, fully wheelchair accessible
Best seasonOctober to April. Summer surface temperatures on the dunes are brutal and heat rescues are common. Check the missile range closure schedule before every visit.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers

The Interdune Boardwalk is fully accessible for people using wheelchairs and strollers. Take an easy 0.4 mile (650m) round trip stroll through the dunes and learn about the science, geology, plants, and animals that make White Sands an unequaled natural wonder. The boardwalk is a great place to take a break under the shade canopy, listen for bird calls, observe lizards, and enjoy wildflowers. The average completion time is 20 minutes. Length: 0.4 mile (650m), round-trip Average Completion Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Distance from Visitor Center: 4.5 miles (7.2 km) Restroom: Two vault toilets at the trailhead Before setting out on foot at White Sands National Park, please view our Hiking Safety Tips .

Tips
The only wheelchair-accessible trail in the park, with shaded benches and interpretive panels. An excellent sunset spot with no walking on sand required.
Location

Dunes Drive, mile 2

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