Overview

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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a state park in southwestern Utah, United States, located between Mount Carmel Junction and Kanab, south and west of U.S. Highway 89 in Kane County. The park features uniquely pink-hued sand dunes located beside red sandstone cliffs.

The dunes are formed from the erosion of pink-colored Navajo Sandstone surrounding the park. High winds passing through the notch between the Moquith and Moccasin Mountains pick up loose sand particles and then drop them onto the dunes as a result of the Venturi effect. The dunes are estimated to be between 10,000 and 15,000 years old.

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Fees: Entrance fee

Recommended Ages:

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	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/coral-pink
http://www.utah.com/stateparks/coral_pink.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_Pink_Sand_Dunes_State_Park

Getting There

Navigate to 37.036938, -112.731270.

Location

Closest City or Region: Kanab, Utah

Coordinates: 37.036938, -112.731270

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Brochure

June 6, 1997 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye, Extended Burnett Family,

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