Sand Hollow

Sand Hollow Mountain OHV area in Hurricane, Utah, is a rock crawling paradise without the crowds or trail boundaries, but there is more to offer than difficult, buggy-type trails. The East Rim Trail is an easy access point to the expansive trail network that crisscrosses this wide-open OHV area. The trail travels from Warner Valley up along the east rim of Sand Mountain and eventually finishes not too far from the summit. You'll feel compelled to stop at the breathtaking views on the edge of vertical cliffs overlooking Warner Valley and the Arizona Strip. The trail has a few interesting obstacles for stock 4x4s, making this a great entry-level trail for those looking to explore the area without the risk. Loose sand is abundant, and a couple of rock ledges and hill climbs may challenge new drivers. However, even seasoned wheelers will enjoy the incredible sights along this southern Utah trail.

Warner Valley Road is considered a historic gateway to many different offroad routes within southern Utah and the Grand Parashant National Monument. The route travels around the southern perimeter of the Sand Hollow State Park area. You'll have easy access to numerous primitive campsites and the 4x4 trails that crisscross this unique and colorful landscape. Along the way, the trail has numerous points of interest, including Fort Pearce. The fort's 7-8 foot walls are divided into two rooms and are part of the National Register of Historic Places. The small structure is one of only three remaining stone guard posts built during Utah's Black Hawk War. This war was a period of intermittent raiding between 1865 and 1870, during which the Ute Tribe, led by Chief Black Hawk and other Native American allies, attempted to drive the Mormons from the Ute traditional homelands. The site was selected in the spring of 1866, above the only natural spring for miles. Fort Pearce Wash was a primary route for Ute-Navajo horsemen who traveled to raid the livestock herds and settlements within the St. George Basin. Be sure to leave time for visiting the other highlight within Warner Valley, Dinosaur Tracks, where approximately 400 dinosaur tracks and footprints can be found. Some tracks are well preserved, displaying toe pads and claw marks of the large Eubrontes and smaller Grallator.

Razzle Dazzle takes you through nearly every type of terrain you can encounter on Sand Mountain. From rock obstacles and slickrock climbs to sandy washes and soft dunes, this trail is a full-day trek of exploring the many options available in the Sand Hollow area. With glimpses into a number of the extreme trails on the mountain, Razzle Dazzle is a great trail for beginners to get their feet wet or an awesome chase trail to watch your buggy friends get crazy.

The first trail developed in the Sand Hollow area is named after local 4x4 shop owner Milt Thompson. Milt's Mile is an always-evolving must-do trail for anyone new to the area. This trail offers constant slickrock challenges, including off-camber turns, steep bowl climbs, stair-step ledges, and technical v-notches. With many obstacle options, this popular trail has several variations, making it a great trip for a wide range of vehicles, no matter your build size. In addition to the fun-filled obstacles, Milt's Mile provides incredible views of Sand Hollow Reservoir, the cliffs of Zion National Park, Pine Valley Mountains, and vibrant desert canyons and rock formations.

Easy to get to and offering a huge variety of challenges from mild to wild, West Rim is a popular trail for both veterans and newcomers to the Sand Hollow area. This trail hosts a great variety of obstacles, from tire-chirping ledges to metal-scraping rock faces, and welcomes a wide range of vehicles. Stock rigs can drive right next to the buggies, and both will find a challenging line. In addition to great obstacles, West Rim rewards users with incredible views of St. George, Warner Valley, the Arizona Strip, and the Hurricane Cliffs. Great for groups or testing out new builds, West Rim is a perfect introduction to what the Sand Mountain OHV Area offers.

Winding its way through the rocks of Sand Mountain is a trail known as Triple 7. Like others nearby, this trail is lined with thrilling rocky shelves, vertical faces, and chunky terrain. Although not overly tricky, many optional obstacles here can result in body damage or tipping if the correct line is not chosen. Views of Sand Hollow Reservoir can be had at almost any point, but attention should be paid to the consistent obstacles that lie ahead. This is a great trail to improve your driving skills if you are ready to bump up your off-roading game.

With Sand Hollow Reservoir as a constant scenic backdrop, Double Sammy offers continuous, non-stop challenges with obstacles that never seem to cease. No wonder this is one of the Sand Hollow area's most famous rock crawling trails. You will only have time to catch your breath when you are stopped waiting for a vehicle in front of you to continue. Best known for "The Chute" obstacle, this trail leaves you scratching your head as you repeatedly defy the laws of gravity. If you feel right at home with off-camber leans, tire lifts, and maneuvering over ridiculously steep terrain, this is a trail you won't want to skip.

Traveling between Sliplock Gulch and West Fenceline Road, Resurrection is a 5-mile multi-section trail that provides a small taste of everything you can find within the Sand Mountain OHV area. The trail traverses two natural washes, climbs small, off-camber slickrock waterfalls, visits two bluffs with amazing views, pounds through soft sand, and provides an incredible look of the southwest desert flora.

Resurrection can easily be split into three separate sections with three separate difficulties. The first section, starting at Sliplock Gulch, lasts 0.55 miles and is the most challenging section as it snakes its way through a sandy-bottomed wash with several small slickrock obstacles. These obstacles will articulate your suspension and roll your center of gravity up to 25 degrees. One obstacle, named Skully's Pinch, will require you to traverse up a narrow, two-step cut in the slickrock while leaning to the passenger side, potentially causing rear corner damage. This first section climbs out of the wash as you pass an optional 10-foot waterfall climb and approach the first trail finger. This finger makes its way around Resurrection Rock with great views of Sand Hollow State Park and offers a few flexy holes and a poser rock to take photos. 35'' tires are recommended for long-wheelbase vehicles, while 33'' tires are suitable for short-wheelbase vehicles.

The second section starts on a plateau before dropping downhill and weaving through a second canyon known as Jacob's Draw. This canyon slowly increases elevation and traverses long slabs of slickrock that visually look like long slip-n-slides. Several steep ledges must be climbed, but all are smooth and gradual, making for great traction. This second section is much easier than the first and is suitable for any vehicle but may require prior driving experience or a spotter.

The third section begins as you pass West Fenceline Road and create a big "U" back to West Fenceline. This section is a simple sandy road with occasional protruding rocks, passing through rich flora where you will see many cacti and other desert plants. The trail then heads east to another trail finger around Tombstone Bluff, where you can see an old tombstone and explore a 4'x'4x25' cave cut into the mountainside. This last section is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Traversing slickrock waterfalls and maneuvering through tight rocky washes, Sliplock Gulch is a continuous pucker fest of fun from the first obstacle to the last. This trail offers countless steep and ledgy climbs that don't require a highly modified vehicle to conquer. Located near the western side of Sand Mountain, Sliplock Gulch is a great Sand Hollow trail to come to test your skills and your machine, no matter what size vehicle you drive.

Located on the northern side of Sand Mountain, Risky Biz is an extreme 4WD trail that pushes the limits of your highway-legal vehicle with off-camber, flexy, slippery, and sheer wall obstacles. Like other trails on Sand Mountain, there are many options to complete this trail. Following the signs will offer a good challenge for vehicles of all makes and builds, and be sure to provide a good time exploring this incredible area.

Sand Dune Way is a major north-to-south artery within the Sand Mountain OHV Area. It connects the Sand Hollow tunnel with Top of the World, providing entry and exit points to many major trails. As the name suggests, this trail primarily travels across soft sand dunes for the entire 3.5-mile length. At its southern point near the Competition Hill Overlook, you can find a large gathering spot with a vault toilet. Traversing the dunes requires 4-wheel drive and aired-down tires. Caution should be taken when cresting large dunes, as steep vertical drops can appear out of nowhere.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Located south of the dunes, on the cliffside edge of Sand Mountain, Plan B is an adrenaline rush from start to finish with countless climbs, drops, cracks, off-camber leans, and optical illusions next to a towering cliff face. This trail travels through tight canyons with gravity-defying walls. It traverses white-knuckle shelves next to sheer drop-offs as you try to keep your focus on the trail and off the spectacular views of the Arizona Strip and Warner Valley. If you are looking for a trail to make you pucker and conquer obstacles that leave you certain the vehicle is on the edge of rolling, this is the trail you need to head to.

Located in the Sand Mountain OHV Area, John's Trail is a popular trail for those seeking out steep slickrock climbs and descents. Beyond constant views of the sky, you'll often find yourself reaching out for balance like a Jack Sparrow pirate walk, as you tiptoe and sway through many technical off-camber challenges. This tire-chirping trail offers a continuous adrenaline rush from beginning to end and is a must-do for aggressive off-roaders looking to advance their skills.

Right out of the gate, Nasty Half welcomes users with challenging slickrock obstacles, shelves, waterfalls, and cracks. Winding its way through a narrow wash on Sand Mountain, this short but exciting trail offers numerous lines to test the ability of both driver and rig. This trail is not for the faint of heart, though, as even the most experienced and well-built vehicles may struggle along its many challenges, specifically the Three Monkeys or Nasty Crack. If a wild adventure is what you are after, Nasty Half will surely provide.

Located along the southern rim edge of Sand Mountain Open OHV Area, The Maze is a non-stop adrenaline-rushing technical rock crawling trail, with continuous obstacles traversing gravity-defying ascents and descents, seat-puckering off-camber situations, and heart-pounding cliff exposures with over 1,000-foot drops. Relentless twists and turns through millennium-old rock formations and countless optional routes that sometimes lead back to the main trail and sometimes lead to nowhere severely test your navigation skills as you make your way through this trail. The Maze is a popular, must-do trail for anyone looking for a hardcore challenge.

Dedicated to fallen service members from every American conflict, The Fallen is a highly technical trail located east of the sand dunes on top of Sand Mountain that boasts a countless number of slickrock challenges peppered between ten officially named obstacles. Muti-level waterfalls, tight wedges, and steep climbs await those willing to attempt this trail.

Located a short distance east of the tunnel, just before the east fenceline, Arrowhead Canyon is a technical, tight sandstone canyon ready to wage war on body panels and weak driveline components. Drivers can expect to encounter massive v-notches spanning 4 feet wide, multi-step 6-foot waterfall climbs, a 10-foot sheer wall, and endless side challenges that will push the limits of any rig.

This trail starts up a soft sandy wash from Lakeside for a short distance until you reach the first slickrock slab with a steel sign marking the official trail start. This slabbed waterfall is in no way a representation of what you will eventually encounter along the trail. Continue along the sandy slickrock wash as the canyon constricts, eventually leading to a gatekeeper v-notch scarred with countless engravings from prior vehicles that fell victim to the trail's true difficulty. Arrowhead then continues up the canyon, offering numerous side challenges through a trail known as Side Chick, a level 12-rated trail. Several more waterfalls and v-notches await as you continue traveling southwest to the end, where you will intersect with Papa Smurf and make a hard right turn up a steep, chunky, slickrock slab to exit the canyon.

This trail should only be attempted by experienced drivers in purpose-built rock-crawling rigs. Body damage and mechanical failure are highly likely, and recovery attempts will be challenging.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Water Tank Road is one of the central access veins to the southern side of Sand Mountain and a great trail to familiarize yourself with the open OHV area. The trail starts at the massive Waddy's Coral staging area just south of Highway 7 off Sand Hollow Road. Here, you will find a restroom and plenty of space to gather and prepare for your trail ride. From the staging area, the trail travels directly south past many other trail intersections, traversing sharp sandy embankments and tiptoeing through protruding sandstone rocks. You'll cross several long dune sections as you work your way to the Top of The World overlook and the Sand Dunes Overlook, where you will be rewarded with expansive views of Sand Mountain, Sand Hollow Reservoir, The Arizona Strip, and Competiton Hill. This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle, and airing down is highly recommended due to the rough terrain and soft sand.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

West Rim Boulevard is a rough and sandy connector trail traveling along the western edge of Sand Mountain. The trail connects West Rim and Water Tower Road and is primarily used to access more challenging trails like The Maze, Fawlty Towers, and Renegade. A portion of West Rim Boulevard, south of the West Fenceline Road, is part of the West Rim Lite route, bypassing obstacles like V-Notch, The Squeeze, and Wall of Doom. West Rim Boulevard offers fantastic views of St. George, Washington, Warner Valley, and the Arizona Strip. The road surface is a mix of everything, with rough dirt sections, soft sandy sections, protruding slickrock sections, and a couple of loose hill climbs. Besides a few slow spots that may require low range, this trail has no major obstacles and is suitable for any stock 4-wheel drive vehicle without any modifications.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Traversing non-stop, consecutive obstacles through the most demanding terrain on Sand Mountain, Joint Effort is a short but brutal trail that tests even the most well-built vehicles. Immerse yourself with steep slickrock climbs, sharp drop-offs, and extreme off-camber situations, constantly articulating your suspension to its max. The obstacles on Joint Effort provide a constant adrenaline rush but don't forget to take in the spectacular views of Sand Hollow Reservoir, Zion National Park, and the Pine Valley Mountains in the backdrop.

Like an offroad playground, Twister is a continuous offering of technical obstacles that twist, turn, and loop erratically, running parallel to obstacles your buddies might still be conquering. Located near the central part of the Sand Mountain OHV trail system, Twister is an adrenaline-rush trail for big builds as they ascend steep inclines and staddle vehicle-size notches using only the sidewalls of their tires for traction. The plethora of different lines through the many waterfalls, wedges, and off-camber walls leave you talking about this trail for days after your adventure and have you coming back time after time.

The Fallen Acess is a rocky and challenging connector road between Sand Dune Way and East Fenceline Road. This trail intersects and crosses many popular trails within the Sand Mountain OVH area but is primarily used to access "The Chute" obstacle at the top of Double Sammy and the beginning of The Fallen trail. From the west, the trail starts as an easy trek through soft sand with occasional protruding slickrock and slowly transitions to wavy slabs of petrified dunes. After passing Double Sammy and Papa Smurf, the trail slows to constant crawl speeds and increases in difficulty substantially as you negotiate constant undulating rock, steep drops, and minor off-camber situations. Good suspension articulation, skid plates, and rocker protection are certainly needed for this trail. The trail can be run in either direction and is the same difficulty either way. This trail best suits experienced drivers in modified vehicles with larger tires.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

This off-camber rock thrill ride has nonstop obstacles and precarious situations. Right out of the gate, drivers are treated to a glimpse of what this trail will provide. Although not technically challenging, Razorback will test drivers' skills as they are forced into tippy situations to avoid dragging vehicle body parts on the sharp projections. If off-camber is not your thing, you will want to avoid this short but fun ride.

Chutes and Ladders is an extreme offroad trail in the western part of the Sand Mountain OHV Area. Constant walls, twists, wedges, and ledges line this thrilling challenge. Full-bodied rigs need not apply to this one; body damage would be inevitable. If you are looking for a challenge for your buggy, this would be an excellent place to start. Its proximity to the parking lot makes this even better, so if you break, it is just a short jaunt back to your trailer.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Close to the Arizona border in an area known as the backside of Sand Hollow, Queens Court is a newer trail with entirely different qualities from any other in Sand Mountain. Queens Court is a technical, boulder-strewn 3.5-mile loop with countless diff-catching rocks, small ledges, steep and loose climbs, birds-eye Arizona Strip views, and almost completely absent of any sand. The farther into this trail you travel, the more difficult it becomes. The trail does not offer bypasses for the major obstacles, and there are no winch points for self-recovery.

The trail starts on the eastern end of Warner Valley with large, open, dispersed camping opportunities. Queens Court is best run in the counter-clockwise direction around both loops. The first loop is a mild taste of what you will encounter later in the trail, with a small stair-step ledge. The second obstacle, named left hook, is a two-part obstacle starting with a v-notch ledge, up to a landing, and then a hard left turn up a steep, 36-degree slickrock slab with an uncomfortable amount of off-camber lean. Long-wheelbase vehicles will find the slab easier to climb than short-wheelbase vehicles. The trail climbs a loose boulder-infested hill with moving basketball-sized rocks before finishing the first loop.

The second loop starts with small obstacles and various lines at "The Ledge," where you drop a short cliff into a narrow-cut wash. The canyon then comes to a pinch-point obstacle with no bypasses known as "The Slot." This obstacle will beat on rock sliders and requires careful tire placement to negotiate. The trail then turns south, and heads through Diff Buster Canyon, a time-sucking natural drainage with endless boulders of every shape and size and several 2-3 foot ledge climbs. You are then rewarded with amazing views of the Arizona border as you gaze out across Warner Valley. Drivers will then need to traverse two simultaneous 4-foot drops, the second of which is on the cliff edge, with little room for error. These drops are where the trail earns its highest rating. You then finish the loop with ease and return to where you started.

This trail best suits modified vehicles with lifts, larger tires, skid plates, rocker protection, and locking differentials. 35s should be considered a minimum tire size, with 37s being helpful with long wheel-base vehicles.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Sampsonite is a newly designated trail that snakes its way up and down many washes like a wet spaghetti noodle. The trail is located in the eastern half of Sand Mountain, traveling between Wayne's World and the east fence line. Sampsonite is not well-traveled and can be hard to follow at times as you traverse through soft sand and past dense sagebrush. Numerous slickrock ledges exist, ranging from a few inches to several feet in size. A number of slickrock humps protrude out of the sand, creating tough breakover angles for small-tire vehicles or vehicles without a lift. The trail can be run in either direction and is roughly the same difficulty either way. Although not difficult, this trail is not recommended for stock vehicles. A lift and larger tires are required simply due to the breakover angles needed to traverse most obstacles. If you are not comfortable with undercarriage scraping, you should avoid this trail.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Located along the western edge of Sand Mountain, Ridgeline is a short, steep, and rocky climb connecting Long Valley to West Rim. Ridgeline starts heavy, climbing immediately and gaining 100 feet in elevation in the first 300 yards of the trail. The trail snakes its way up the ridge, traversing several 1-2 foot ledges that will require good tire placement to avoid tire slippage and undercarriage damage. The trail is only 1.5 vehicles wide along the first 100 yards, and users should be cautious of potential washouts along the downhill side after heavy rain events. After making a hard, rutty turn, you quickly approach the trail's most difficult obstacle, a steep, 6-foot slickrock slab that pitches your vehicle to nearly 40 degrees vertical. This obstacle requires momentum as it is often covered in a thin film of sand and dirt. The trail then passes both ends of Razorback before becoming significantly easier as you make your way up and down several sandy hills. This trail is a great trail for beginners to test their skills and gain confidence with their vehicle. Stock vehicles will likely struggle on this trail, especially without skid plates or rocker protection, but any high clearance 4WD vehicle with larger than stock tires should be able to complete the trail with minor heartburn.

Abundant primitive dispersed camping exists at the start of this trail within Long Valley. Numerous large open areas have room for groups or large RV's. Be cautious when accessing these sites, as there are many patches of soft sand that can burry tires quickly.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fee

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Pipeline Road is an easy, scenic dirt road that travels between Sand Mountain OHV area and Long Valley Road, passing through the Warner Valley Block State Trust Land. The road surface is primarily hardpacked dirt and gravel, two to three vehicles wide the entire way. It traverses gentle grades and is a perfect road for any vehicle that wants to hit dirt. The easiest access is from the south side, off Long Valley Road or Warner Valley Road, where it is suitable to bring trailers and RVs. There are plenty of large, designated camping spots along the southern half of the road, and all of them provide scenic views, whether it be of the Pine Valley Mountains, Warner Valley, or the Hurricane Cliffs.

Please note that if you enter the Sand Mountain OHV area, vehicles must have an orange or red safety flag on the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Bobsled is a straight-through, north-to-south alternative between West Rim and John's Trail. The northern half of the trail is primarily bumpy slickrock as you make your way to or from the West Rim bathroom. A few optional obstacles can be found along this stretch, but a high clearance vehicle is suitable for the entire section. The trail's southern half is the most fun, with tight, high-bank sandy corners that are great for those looking for a speed fix. This trail is two-way, and users should always anticipate oncoming traffic. Occasional protruding rocks can be found in the sand, but the southern half is still suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, the area has multiple entry/exit points, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

East Fenceline is both a sandy and rocky connector road along the eastern fenceline, as the name suggests. It is a straight-through trail connecting Lakeside and Sand Dune Way, used primarliy for accessing numerous trails on the east side of Sand Mountain, including The Fallen and Razzle Dazzle. The northeast end of the track is also considered the start of the Bzzackwards trail and starts as an easy, sandy trail with a lot of whoop-de-doos. As the trail turns west, it becomes more moderate and transitions to sections of chunky slickrock that will keep your speeds a bit lower and often test belly clearance. The westernmost stretch of trail between Sand Dune Way and The Fallen offers a few slickrock descents and transitions back into easy soft sand. This trail is suitable for any aired down, high clearance 4WD vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

This is a sand dune route connecting Sand Dune Way and Razzle Dazzle, providing access to the Plan B trail. The safest path through the dunes changes on a regular basis due to wind-shifting sand. The extremely soft sand requires aired-down tires. Driving across a sand dune can be challenging and requires specific techniques to navigate safely. Keep a steady pace and avoid sudden acceleration of braking. Look for the path of least resistance and follow existing tire tracks, or choose a route that seems less steep or more compacted by other vehicles. Use gentle steering movements to maintain control, and if sliding sideways, turn into the slide. When ascending or descending a dune, be sure to always maintain a 90-degree angle to the dune's slope to avoid sliding sideways. Additionally, be cautious of steep dropoffs that can quickly high-center your vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Lakeside is an easy, sandy access road along the northern edge of Sand Mountain, offering good views of Sand Hollow Reservoir. The road is adjacent to Highway 7, traveling west to east between the Waddy's Corral staging area (formally known as Water Tanks), past the Sand Hollow State Park tunnel, and ending at the East Fenceline Road, near the Highway 7 exit 19 offramp. The road can be run in either direction and is a busy central vein used to access popular trails like Risky Biz, Twister, Milts Mile, Triple 7s, and Chain Reaction. The road has a few chunky slickrock spots, especially near the Water Tank Road and the tunnel, and a lot of whoop-de-doos through the sand. This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Warner Valley Overlook is an out-and-back spur trail off of East Rim that travels to an incredible cliffside viewpoint high above Warner Valley. This 1.5-mile-long trail treks across rough and rocky terrain and travels over several slickrock ledges around one foot tall. The trail is fairly wide the entire time, but there are two sections along the route where the trail narrows to 1.5 vehicles wide and traverses next to a steep exposed drop. These two sections could cause a little anxiety for drivers or passengers uncomfortable with narrow roads. The viewpoint at the end, where you can see for miles across the Arizona Strip, is well worth the trip. The viewpoint is next to the Queens Court trail, which could be used as an exit route down to Warner Valley. However, drivers would need to traverse two of the most difficult obstacles along Queens Court. Most vehicles will turn around and return the way they came to East Rim. Overall, this trail is suitable for any high clearance 4x4 vehicle. Vehicles on smaller tires or close to stock height should anticipate undercarriage scrappage.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Middle Fenceline is a moderate access route between Sand Dune Way and Water Tank Road and is commonly used as an exit route from Milts Mile. The trail is extremely sandy, with large dunes along the east side. Users must negotiate occasional slickrock ledges under 12" and periodic protruding rock. Navigation from Milts Mile to the Water Tanks is simple as you follow along the south side of the fence. East of Milts Mile, navigation can be complicated and changes from time to time due to shifting sands. Traction can sometimes be difficult, but this trail suits any stock high clearance vehicle with aired-down tires.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Starting in Long Valley and ascending the western edge of Sand Mountain OHV area, Trail 001 to 226 is the easiest route to the beginning of West Rim. Considered part of the West Rim Lite route, this easy access road traverses loose dirt and small sections of soft sand with mere goofball-sized rocks and gradual grades. The trail ends at the bathrooms that mark the start of the West Rim trail. The trail provides scenic views of the valley and cliffs, especially in the evening as the sun goes down.

This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

Dispersed camping along this specific trail is nonexistent. However, abundant dispersed camping can be found along Long Valley and the southern end of Pipeline Road.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Lower Dune Road is an easy and sandy road used as an access trail between Waddy's Corral staging area (formally known as Water Tanks) and popular trails along the western edge of Sand Mountain OHV area, such as Sliplock, John's Trail, West Rim, and Rollercoaster. The trail offers a fun, steep, long sand dune on its western edge that will likely require 4WD or high horsepower. There are various ways up the dune, and this is a common place to find people testing out the ponies in their machines. After the dunes, the trail traverses constant wind-blown packed sand as your vehicle bounces up and down, tilting left and right like a small boat on the high seas. Depending on how well your suspension is tuned, this 1.5-mile trail might feel long or short.

This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

West Frontage Road is a hard-packed sand access road that parallels Highway 7 and is used to travel between Waddy's Corral staging area and the Lower Dune Road. There are no obstacles, and the trail is multiple vehicles wide. However, washboards and whoops are plentiful along this trail. West Frontage Road provides spectacular views of the Pine Valley Mountains and showcases the abundant desert flora seen all along the Sand Mountain OHV area.

This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

West Fenceline is a basic sandy trail leading users from the central sand dune and Sand Dune Way to West Rim. Pockets of deeper sand may require 4WD, and the chunky and sandy western end of the trail may also prove difficult if you are still in 2WD. Higher speeds may be had in spots, but be cautious of random hidden dips and large washboards. This trail also connects to the moderately rated trail Resurrection.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Bobsled Cut Through is a straight-through connector trail between West Rim and John's Trail, traveling west to east, severing the two halves of the Bobsled trail. The surface of Bobsled Cut Through is a mix of sand and slickrock with one small ledge less than 10 inches tall that must be negotiated. Erosion over time could cause this ledge to increase in size, but approach and departure angles should not be an issue. This trail is short and only takes a few minutes to travel. It is a great option for those who just completed John's Trail and want to head over to the more fun optional obstacles along West Rim and Faulty Towers. Bobsled Cut Through is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

The Funnel Alternate is a straight-through sandy and slickrock route that parallels West Rim trail, one ridge to the east. This trail is an alternate that avoids The Steps and The Funnel along West Rim. The trail starts along a sandy rise and quickly comes to a sloped slickrock climb with multiple lines and several small ledges to traverse. The height of the ledges is comparable to The Steps on West Rim. However, the spacing between ledges is considerably wider, providing slightly better traction.

Additionally, this trail provides better approach and departure angles at the slickrock obstacles when compared to The Funnel obstacle on West Rim. This makes the Funnel Alternate a better option for vehicles with long overhangs, such as trucks. The trail ends intersecting with Bobsled Cut Through, where you can turn west and reconnect with West Rim at Waypoint 4. This trail is suitable for any high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle and drivers of any skill level.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Dixie Springs Cutoff is a simple connecting trail between West Frontage Road and Sliplock Gulch. The road surface is primarily soft sand with occasional protruding rocks along the trail's southern end. The primary purpose of Dixie Springs Cutoff is to access Sliplock Gulch and Resurrection from Waddy's Corral Staging Area. This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle, and airing down is highly recommended due to the rough terrain and soft sand.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

As the name suggests, this short jumper takes you from 4885 to 4939, bypassing the second portion of Ridgeline. This sandy trail has a steep hill climb near its southern end. 4WD may be required to ascend this hill, as it is bumpy enough that you cannot go fast. This is the ticket if you want to get to West Rim quicker.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

The northeast loop is a moderately rocky and sandy half-circle that treks along the northeasternmost boundary of the Sand Mountain OHV Area. Due to a steep, ledgy, and loose hill at the northern end of the loop, this trail is best run in the counterclockwise direction. It can be used as a scenic loop to admire fantastic views of Sand Hollow Reservoir, the Hurricane Cliffs, Mollies Nipple, and Grass Valley, or used as a connector between the extreme trails of Sandthrax and Dekleined.

The southern end of the loop starts by bypassing the fins along Razzle Dazzle and traverses several chunky slickrock sections that can be extremely rough and bouncy. The trek then smooths out and becomes easy for a while, traversing mostly sand and a few slickrock slabs. The trail then turns north and passes several connecting roads that lead down to the East Rim trail or the Arizona Strip Road before hitting a patch of private property and turning west. At this point, you will be required to descend a fairly steep, 22-degree hill that offers two lines; One with several rocky ledges and the other with soft, loose sand. This hill is nearly impossible to climb and has no bypass route. The trail then treks along Dekliened before ending near the start of Razzle Dazzle.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

John's Access is a short, straight-through connecting trail between Sliplock Gulch and John's Trail. The road surface is mostly sandy, with a few protruding rocks. The most difficult spot along the trail is a wash crossing, where you drop a quick hill to enter the wash. The drop has a few small slickrock ledges poking out, but they can easily be maneuvered around if you think the ledges are too tall for your undercarriage. This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle, and airing down is highly recommended due to the rough terrain and soft sand.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.

Water Tank Alternate is a straight-through sandy route that parallels Water Tank Road within the Sand Mountain OHV Area. This alternate is generally a much smoother and faster trek between Waddy's Coral and West Fenceline. The entire route is soft sand with sections of deep whoops. The northern end is a single-lane track passing through scrub brush and cacti, while the southern end is a wide, open patch of rolling sand dunes. This trail is suitable for any high clearance 4x4 vehicle, and airing down will be required to traverse the soft sand safely.

About Sand Mountain

Sand Mountain is an extremely unique parcel of public land. Designated as an Open OHV Area, riders are free to make their own trails. Due to this, many of the long-established named trail routes have several variations that can take easier or more challenging routes through the intended trail. The GPX track for this trail helps you navigate the area, but various lines, bypasses, and additional obstacles may exist along the way. Riders are encouraged to stay on existing trails and not unnecessarily drive over or destroy vegetation.

Fees

Riding on Sand Mountain is entirely free. However, there are multiple entry/exit points for the area, including "the tunnel," which connects Sand Hollow State Park to the open OHV area. Any entry into the boundaries of Sand Hollow State Park requires a Utah State Park Pass.

Requirements

When operating on Sand Mountain, users must attach an orange or red safety flag to the vehicle, rising at least 8 feet off the ground.