Couple smiling on top of a white sand dune along the Alkali Flat Trail with mountains in the background along the White Sands National Park in New Mexico

Alkali Flat Trail: The Best Hike in White Sands National Park

White Sands, located in southern New Mexico, is one of the most unique U.S. national parks—in fact, it’s home to the largest gypsum dune field in the world! If you want to experience this otherworldly place for yourself, check out the Alkali Flat Trail, which provides jaw-dropping views of the stunningly white dunes and the surrounding San Andres Mountains. Here’s everything you need to know about the Alkali Flat Trail, the best hike in White Sands National Park.

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