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Off The Beaten Path: Alkali Flat Trail
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  • Written by jujub on Feb 25, 2003
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    • This is a loop at the end of the paved road in the park, where you can hike in the dunes. The trail is about 3 or 4 miles, there are markers in the dunes so you know what distance you have covered, some vegetation, great dunes, and that is it. We started the hike around 4pm, and it was really hot, so i'd recommend you do it really early in the morning... Have a compass handy, it's easy to lose track of the markers in the sand... You must sign in and out before and after the hike -- for your own safety.

    A primitive backcountry campsite is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Backpackers have to register in person at the visitor center; there are no registrations in advance.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Dunes
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  • Written by jujub on Sep 19, 2002
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    • Look for the different types of dunes while you are out there. There are four types: dome (low mounds of sand), barchan (crescent shaped), transverse (long ridges) and parabolic.

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    KimberlyAnn Mon Jul 21, 2008 14:39 UTC
     I love your intro photo! Your trips are well written and informative. Thanks!    		Jim_Eliason Thu May 4, 2006 00:34 UTC
     thanks for the tips!
    annk Thu May 22, 2003 13:20 UTC
     Looks like snow doesn't it? Wonderful presentation, lovely photos!    		mrclay2000 Wed Feb 19, 2003 20:52 UTC
     Wonderful page on this very interesting place!
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