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Joseph Zyiuahndy
Just finished my CR500 Trike conversion. Ripped it around my field today, this thing works awesome. Suspension is so plush compared to my old atc 250r. Its an atc on steriods with long travel suspension. Cant wait to get it out on the dunes. It can be put back to a bike in 45 min.
We will meet after breakfast at the Berber Kasbah where you can watch the camels being loaded with everything needed for the trek. Once we are ready, we will depart together with the camels like one unified nomadic caravan, and set off towards the clearly visible dunes in front of us.
We will enter the apricot coloured dunes, next to the open terrain with panoramic views all around. Our focus is to cross the dunes to reach our destination and the trek will take you across endless, empty desert. Walking in such a place provides you with the perspective of being the only people in the world.
After some time to relax and soak up the sunset, a delicious feast will be served around the cosy camp-fire. Then the team will sit together like one big nomadic family next to the fire and exchange stories of the Sahara Desert.
Unique dunes with dramatically different shapes will be in front of you to hike in order to reach the other side, but what is not expected is how you will feel after you finally see the ECO Luxury camp in front of you.
The first and only luxury eco camp in this area, the camp was built to respect the ancestral home of the owner, the desert. It boasts an inspiring list of eco achievements despite the challenges you would expect in this terrain.
You may wish to watch the nomad, Amragh, making sand bread or you may wish to enjoy your luxury tent, but you can be confident that the water has been sourced from their own well and is heated by the many solar panels they have erected. The toiletries provided are all made from argan and the waste water is taken through an inspired waste water system which creates water suitable to irrigate the small oasis planted behind the camp.
All the furnishings are hand made locally from natural materials and dinner is lovingly created by their Berber Chef using only locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. In our opinion, they have the best vegan menu in Morocco.
After two tiring days trekking the sands to get here, you will really appreciate the warm welcome and enjoy the ambience of this environmentally friendly camp and the stars here are the brightest you will have ever seen.
Trail Map
The Dunes Trail, a 3.5-mile round trip, takes devoted hikers across a sandy dunescape to the cool waters of the Lake Michigan. This hike is challenging. If you have trouble scaling the Dune Climb at the beginning, think twice before continuing on as you will have to climb five more dunes of various heights. The hike up and down over sand dunes offers multiple views of Glen Lake and Lake Michigan, and the spare dune ecology.
The Dunes Trail goes straight up a huge dune right away. And for most families, stopping here and letting the kids play on the huge dune might be the way to go. The kids can play for hours on this formation tumbling down the hill over and over again. But, many get sucked in and want to hike to the lake. But be warned: Lake Michigan is not just over that next dune. The trail's hilly, sandy terrain can be very difficult to traverse, and a round trip may take several hours if the temperatures are unfriendly. This trail has worn out the most experienced hikers. Pack water and wear appropriate footwear. Be prepared for hot sand and no escape from the sun.
The rolling dunes are beautiful and vary in cover from open sand or patches of beach grass and wildflowers to a lone cottonwood here and there. The sun can be relentless on the dunes when the skies are clear and shade can be tough to come by. Stopping to take in the gorgeous views of the northeastern shore of Lake Michigan from the dunes is an excellent excuse for a break.
The hike is a workout for many people, but the isolated beach along Lake Michigan and its refreshing surf is a great place to recuperate before heading back along the same route.
If you are going to hike in the Dunes, there are a few things you should do to make your trip more enjoyable.
What's the plan? Rangers are called upon to conduct many searches each summer because folks back at the Dune Climb are concerned about companions who have been out on the dunes longer than expected. Often it turns out that there was simply a misunderstanding as to when the group would meet up. Agree on a plan before splitting up, and be realistic about the time it will take for a hike. Remember, it may take 2-4 hours depending on the weather and your physical condition.
Which way do I go? Out on the dunes there are few clues as to which way you need to go. The best plan is to follow one of the marked hiking trails and carry a map. The hiking trails in the dunes are marked with posts with blue tops. That will also minimize the human impact on this fragile ecosystem. If you are determined to explore off-trail, be sure to bring a compass and keep track of your directions.
Be aware that cell coverage here, as in many locations within the National Lakeshore is unreliable and that cell phone batteries drain much more quickly in poor coverage areas. You may or may not be able to contact others in your party or phone for help.
Watch those slopes. Steep dune slopes occasionally collapse- a dangerous situation if you are there! This is especially hazardous during winter and early spring seasons. Another reason to avoid them is to help dune grass roots remain intact and do their job of holding the sand in place.
Resist the ridges.We tend to be drawn to walking along the narrow ridge tops among the dunes. However, this is another part of the dunes which is highly vulnerable to erosion. It's best to hike on the broad open plains where possible.
Keep it under control. Often folks begin running down the dunes, and soon find their legs can't keep up with the rest of them! Resulting tumbles can cause injuries. While careful, controlled running at the Dune Climb is relatively safe, other slopes have hidden rocks and other hazards which can cause serious injuries.
Don't be shoeless. Even if you don't want to wear shoes at the start, throw a pair into a backpack. The sand can be very hot and abrasive and underground shoots of dune grass can stab into your feet.
Go wet & wild. The dunes are a bit like a desert environment, and you will need to stay hydrated. Bring a bottle of water.
Don't be a ghost-buster. Everyone enjoys the "ghost forests" (trees that long-ago became buried by moving dunes, then reappeared after the dunes moved). Please leave them because they are the most photographed ghosts around.
Watch the wind. The wind-blown sand can be irritating to eyes and skin. On the other hand, it can make for great kite flying.
Do you think you can hike all of the trails in one year? Want to explore the landscape of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, exercise, and have fun all at the same time? Join the Trail Trekker Challenge! Earn a prize and bragging rights by successfully completing each of the 14 mainland trails in the National Lakeshore. Hiking is a great way to get daily physical exercise and promote health while also discovering the beauty of the area. What better way to get your muscles warm, your heart pumping, and your senses savoring the views!
Pick up a copy of the Trail Trekker Challenge brochure/logbook at the visitor center in Empire.
If you've been around California, you know that there's a few places where the sand talks. Yes, that's right: the sand talks. In certain places as the sand saltates against your legs you can hear the whispering plink plink plinks of it bouncing off of your body. In other places, when you're out in the deep mountains of sand, you can also hear the dunes speak you with a deep bass timbre, in rumbling chords that go booooom ssssssss booooom. One of the best places to experience this phenomena is the Kelso Dunes, in the Mojave National Preserve, or as some people call it, Tatooine. The Kelso Dunes were one of the locations where the original Star Wars was filmed; and if that wasn't enough of a reason to visit, it is also world-renown for the booms of its singing sand.
The Trail: Actually, there is no trail. Once you reach the parking area for the dunes, there is a pit toilet, some interpretive panels, and a short quarter mile segment heading due North into the dunes. From that point, it is every man, woman, and stormtrooper search party for themselves (and you thought I was done with the Star Wars references). It took me about an hour to reach the summit of what I perceived to be the highest dune from the parking lot.
I have gone over 60 hikes this year alone and this was definitely one of the most memorable! As we walked up the dunes, wind was howling, sand was whipping us, and we felt like each step took a considerable amount of effort. At times, I felt like giving up and was unsure that I would make it to the top of the dune, but we did it! Once we got to the top, I felt like I could see for miles all around this incredible landscape. I definitely recommend trying this walk, if you are willing to struggle up!
Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of the four parks in Colorado located outside of Alamosa. This beautiful park is famous for having the highest dunes in the entire country. Although High Dune is not the tallest one, it looks like it is from the front of the dunefield. You can continue to Star Dune (the tallest dune) if you have enough energy to go on. Read all about the details of the High Dune trail below including a packing list and things to know before you go!
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