Off-roading at Sand Mountain
AdventureModerateYear-roundSpring
Rent a UTV and tackle the expansive red sand dunes and technical rock crawls in the open OHV area of Sand Hollow State Park.
Itinerary tips
- 1Book a four-seater UTV rental at least two weeks in advance during peak spring months to ensure vehicle availability.
- 2Plan for a four-hour rental window to allow enough time to transition from the open sand dunes to the technical red rock ridges.
- 3Purchase your Sand Hollow State Park day-use pass online to bypass the entrance station lines on busy weekends.
- 4Pack a high-quality dust mask or gaiter and polarized goggles to protect your face and eyes from the fine, blowing silica sand.
- 5Download the Avenza Maps app to navigate the 'West Rim' and 'Fault Line' trails, as there is limited signage once you enter the dunes.
- 6Pack a small cooler with twice as much water as you think you will need, as the reflection off the sand significantly increases dehydration risks.
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