Sand Dam and Pass

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In the sandy hills of the Superstitions is one of the only notable landmarks of the area, Sand Dam. It is a giant sand wall deep in the hills and is one of the natural wonders of the area. This 150+ foot tall sand wall is a popular gathering spot for people to meet up and enjoys the area. Others u... Read More
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Highlights of Sand Dam and Pass

Desert Category Icon Desert
Iconic Category Icon Iconic
Overland Category Icon Overland
Sand Category Icon Sand
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
620 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Sand Dam
Nearest Town
Brawley
Nearest Services
Brawley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
El Centro Field Office

Overview

In the sandy hills of the Superstitions is one of the only notable landmarks of the area, Sand Dam. It is a giant sand wall deep in the hills and is one of the natural wonders of the area. This 150+ foot tall sand wall is a popular gathering spot for people to meet up and enjoys the area. Others use this as the cut through to get over to the rock crawling in the northern hills including connecting you to Voodoo and the other intense rock crawling trails of the area. So if you are in the area, looking for a place to hang out or a place to let the day pass by, head over to Sand Dam and have some fun.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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