There truly is no place like White Sands National Park in New Mexico. The large, gorgeous gypsum sand dunes are mesmerizing no matter where you are located in the park. However, there is much more to this national park than the pearly white sand. Forbes recently named White Sands National Park as one of the most beautiful places to savor sunsets in the United States and if you have spent your evenings in this national park in New Mexico, you’ll know this is no surprise.
While there is much to do during the day such as sledding down a sand dune or exploring the visitor center at White Sands National Park in New Mexico, some of the most spectacular views occur in the evening hours.
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Aren’t the sunsets absolutely incredible? It is easy to see why this national park was named one of the best places to savor sunsets in the United States.
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There are several established trails that will take you to various corners of the national park. These hikes will give you remarkable views of the sunsets.
Michael McIntyre/AllTrails The five main hikes in White Sands National Park are the Playa Trail, Dune Life Nature Trail, Interdune Boardwalk, Backcountry Camping Trail, and the Alkali Flat Trail. Pictured above is a sunset along the Alkali Flat Trail. To learn more about these hikes in this beautiful national park in New Mexico, click here.
If you want to sit back and savor the most incredible sunsets, consider a primitive camping trip.
Aarish Netarwala/AllTrails Along the Backcountry Trail, you will capture some of the most stunning views, but be prepared, as this hike is challenging.
If you don’t want to hike or camp, you can still enjoy the awe-inspiring sunsets inside the park. Hop in your car and take the 16-mile round-trip Dunes Drive.
Jerry Vanbebber/EyeEm Via Getty Images This road will take you to some of the most mesmerizing views and many amenities within the park such as picnic tables and restrooms. You can learn more about this drive here.
After a day of exploring, the sunsets are certainly worth the view. The bright colors will easily stop you in your tracks.
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When visiting White Sands National Park in New Mexico, give yourself plenty of time to savor the sunsets. They will take your breath away.
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Have you ever watched the sunset at White Sands National Park in New Mexico? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments. If you have any photos, make sure to include them!
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The five main hikes in White Sands National Park are the Playa Trail, Dune Life Nature Trail, Interdune Boardwalk, Backcountry Camping Trail, and the Alkali Flat Trail. Pictured above is a sunset along the Alkali Flat Trail. To learn more about these hikes in this beautiful national park in New Mexico, click here.
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Along the Backcountry Trail, you will capture some of the most stunning views, but be prepared, as this hike is challenging.
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This road will take you to some of the most mesmerizing views and many amenities within the park such as picnic tables and restrooms. You can learn more about this drive here.
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To learn more about White Sands National Park and all that it has to offer, check out this article.
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