Warner Cutoff

Traversing the transition zone between sandstone slickrock and the wide-open desert floor, this trail slices through the eastern half of the Sand Mountain OHV Area, tracing a section of the historic 1776 Dominguez Escalante Trail. Traveling from Razzle Dazzle to Warner Valley, the trail takes users to many other roads and trails in the area, passing through a variety of desert fauna native to southern Utah and northern Arizona. It is a low-end moderate trail that features extremely rough, slow-going terrain across a mostly sandy path with exposed slickrock and a few ledges 10"-12" high. This is not a technical trail, and most of the trail is easy, but the few ledges and the rough, slow-going terrain are where it earns the moderate rating. The eastern half of the trail crosses dry desert washes several times, where flash floods can be a real risk. At the far eastern end, dispersed camping can be widely found along Warner Valley and nearby spur roads. This trail is best suited for a high clearance 4x4 vehicle. Airing down is not mandatory, but it will greatly ease driving comfort.

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.