Exploring Coral Pink Sand Dunes | Utah’s Most Colorful State Park | A Sunset Hiking Adventure

The dunes at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park offer rich spectacular color, unlike any other sand dunes you've seen on earth. With off-highway vehicles welcome as well as hikers, there's something here for everyone! ▬▬ C A C T U S A T L A S . C O M ▬▬ ⚪ Read our review - https://cactusatlas.com/adventures/co... ⚪ Get more information - https://cactusatlas.com/information/c... Coral Pink Sand Dunes features sand in a color unlike what one might find at other parks such as White Sands National Park or Death Valley National Park. But you might be asking yourself how it gets its color. The color of the sand comes from the nearby Navajo sandstone rich in iron oxide that is commonly found in other distinctive neighboring red rock areas. The wind is accelerated through canyons, breaks down the sandstone surfaces, and eventually deposits it into the nearby open valley. Over time dunes are formed when enough sand grains accumulate. Located by nearby larger parks, such as Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Staircase-Escalante, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park makes for an excellent quick trip at the end of the day. Sunsets at the park are nothing short of amazing and the reason for many photographers to venture out. For those seeking more adventure, 90% of the park, or 1200 acres, is open to ATV riding. Many companies in the area rent out vehicles or provide tours for visitors wishing to ride in the dunes. Others seeking more pedestrian-friendly adventures are free to hike the dunes or experience sandboarding and sledding. The Visitor Center rents boards to guests on a first-come, first-served basis. VIDEO FILMED: 9/6/2021 ▬▬ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ▬▬ ⚪ White Sands National Park | Sledding the Dunes | Alamogordo, New Mexico -    • White Sands National Park | Sledding the D...   ▬▬ L O C A T I O N I N F O ▬▬ ⚪ Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/cor... ⚪ Directions to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - https://goo.gl/maps/LrVbm5W9R9XXsQmdA ▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ▬▬ 00:00 Intro 00:36 Walk to Overlook 02:48 Hiking the Dunes 07:12 Sandboarding & Sledding the Dunes 08:37 Hike to the Top ▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬ ⚪ Gear we use - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecactus... ⚪ See where we've been - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi... ⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) _____________________________________________________________ ✅ Find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook - @cactusatlas. ✅ Check out our website - https://cactusatlas.com Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions. Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking and day trips as well as campground reviews, and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!