Carcross Desert - Wikipedia
Carcross Desert in May with Nares Lake in the background. Carcross Desert, located outside Carcross, Yukon, Canada, is a series of sand dunes. The Carcross Desert measures approximately 2.6 km 2 (1.0 sq mi), or 259 ha (640 acres). [1] [2]
The World's Smallest Desert Isn't Technically a Desert
2014年10月23日 · But though it measures just one square mile, and is located north of the 60th parallel, the Carcross Desert is neither the smallest nor the northernmost desert in the world—because it's...
Carcross Desert
Carcross Desert The Carcross Dunes are remnants from the last ice age. As the glaciers in the southern Yukon melted, large lakes formed and silt built up on the lake bottoms.
Carcross Desert - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
The Carcross Desert is not a true desert as it receives too much precipitation. It is in fact a sand dune ecosystem that can be moved by the wind. That said, it is an unusual scene in the Yukon. Stop, take a few pictures and walk on the sand.
Carcross Desert: Canada's Enigmatic Oasis in the North
2023年10月15日 · However, tucked away in the heart of the Yukon lies a fascinating anomaly – Carcross Desert. Often referred to as the “Smallest Desert in the World,” this unique destination is a captivating blend of mystery, natural beauty, and outdoor adventure.
A quick guide to Carcross | Destination Canada - Keep Exploring
At one square mile, it won’t take you long to explore the Carcross Desert. And though small in size — it’s often dubbed the smallest desert in the world — that doesn’t mean this unique spot isn’t worth the visit.
Carcross - Wikipedia
Carcross is mainly known for its world class mountain biking on the near-by Montana Mountain, and for the nearby Carcross Desert, often referred to as the "world's smallest desert." [4]
The Carcross Desert: One of the World’s Smallest Dune Fields
Coming in at almost 1 square mile in size, the Carcross Desert is among the smallest dune fields in the world. With that said, its name is a bit of a misnomer as Carcross is considered to be too humid to be an actual desert.
5 Weird Facts About the Smallest Desert in the World
2019年8月7日 · Curious about this little sandy wonderland? Keep reading for five odd tidbits about the Carcross Desert, plus info on how to get there and what else you can see in the area (hint...there might be an emerald green lake or two nearby).
Carcross Desert: The World's Smallest Desert - ExploreNorth
A photo tour of the Carcross Dunes, a unique spot in the southern Yukon Territory - it's beauty, and the challenges of keeping it safe.