Dead Broke

Traveling east to west, and crisscrossing many of the most popular routes along Sand Mountain, such as Chain Reaction, Triple 7, Double Sammy, and Joint Effort, Dead Broke is a trail that delivers a nonstop series of steep climbs, sharp ledges, and off-camber drops carved into the red slickrock. This is not a trail for the faint of heart. Expect constant vertical walls, deep cracks, and tall waterfalls where careful spotting, throttle finesse, and lockers are an absolute requirement. The line choices are tight and technical, and often very tippy. Dead Broke rewards the challenge with jaw-dropping Sand Hollow State Park views, unique sandstone formations, and the kind of obstacles that make Sand Mountain famous. The trail ends just before reaching Sand Dune Way by tackling the Baby Lionsback obstacle, where users must traverse a narrow, blind climb and then drop off the other side of the rock feature in the same blind fashion. This trail is best for experienced drivers who want to test themselves on technical terrain. Two lockers, rock sliders, and at least 35" tires are recommended for 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.