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Sand Hollow Trail Map
Sand Mountain, the riding area right next to Sand Hollow State Park, is one big open playground of red dunes and slickrock. This map puts the most popular trails and spots on one aerial view so you can plan your ride: where to get on for free, which trails fit your group, and the views you don’t want to miss.
WhereSand Mountain OHV Area, next to Sand Hollow State Park near Hurricane, Utah
Free way inWaddy’s Corral, the Water Tanks trailhead off Sand Hollow Road
Park way inThe tunnel inside Sand Hollow State Park, with the park’s day-use fee
Flag ruleA whip flag at least 8 feet high on the dunes
Ways onto the mountain
- Waddy’s Corral (the Water Tanks), free. The Bureau of Land Management trailhead locals still call the Water Tanks. Follow Sand Hollow Road south across the Southern Parkway and up the hill about half a mile. There’s a big staging area and a restroom, and no fee.
- Sand Hollow State Park tunnel, park fee. Pay the park’s day-use fee at the entrance gate, then take the tunnel south from the OHV staging area. You need a park pass for anything inside the park, including the tunnel, the beaches and the campgrounds.
- Washington Dam Road and Warner Valley, free. Two more free ways in: off Washington Dam Road on the west side, and from Hurricane by way of Warner Valley on the south and east, where the East Rim climbs onto the mountain.
- Drive from our location. Our side-by-sides and ATVs are street legal, so you can drive right from our location to the Water Tanks trailhead, with no trailer to tow.
The most popular trails, easiest first
Ratings use the 1 to 10 scale riders use on Sand Mountain. Most first-time groups stick to the easy and moderate routes. The difficult and extreme trails are made for built rock crawlers, and they’re a great show to watch from the slickrock.
Easy
Lakeside
An easy, sandy road along the north edge of the mountain with views of the reservoir. It runs east from Waddy’s Corral past the park tunnel and is the main way to Milt’s Mile, Triple 7s and Chain Reaction.
Easy
Water Tank Road
One of the main routes from Waddy’s Corral south into the open riding area. A good first run to get a feel for the sand.
Easy
Sand Dune Way
About 3.5 miles of straight sand linking the park tunnel with Top of the World. This is where most people learn to ride dunes.
Easy
East Rim
About 13.5 miles rated 3, climbing from Warner Valley along the east rim past big overlooks, with the classic lunch stop at Flintstone House and a dune crossing up to Top of the World.
Moderate
West Rim
One of the original trails, about 3.5 miles rated about 5, with views over St. George and Warner Valley. Nearly every obstacle has a bypass, so it’s a great place to test your comfort level.
Moderate
Razzle Dazzle
A bit of everything: deep sand, slickrock, big views, and side trips to some of the hardest obstacles on the mountain.
Moderate
Milt’s Mile Lite
About 3.9 miles rated 4. It starts just west of the park tunnel, climbs past an overlook of Milt’s Mile, and ends at Waddy’s Corral.
Moderate
Wayne’s World
About 5 miles rated 6 that loops around some of the most extreme terrain on Sand Mountain. Local trail groups built it in 2018.
Difficult
Milt’s Mile
About 1.7 miles rated 7, and one of the first trails on the mountain. Named obstacles like the Three Turtles and Hard Right Turn keep it busy with built rigs.
Difficult
Double Sammy
A famous rated-7 rock crawl with Sand Hollow Reservoir as the backdrop. Even if you don’t drive it, stop and watch.
Difficult
Plan B
A rated-7 slickrock trail on the south side of the mountain, near Flintstone House.
Extreme
The Maze, The Ledges and Risky Biz
Rated about 8 and up. Tight, steep slickrock made for modified rock crawlers.
Extreme
Nasty Half and Dekleined
Hard slickrock on the north and east sides. Dekleined is rated about 6 going down and 10 going up.
Spots you don’t want to miss
- Top of the World. The high point everyone rides to, with a tall signpost pointing to places around the world and a view of Hurricane, the reservoir and St. George. Come for sunset.
- Flintstone House. A rounded sandstone formation shaped like a stone-age house, and the favorite lunch and photo stop on the south side.
- Competition Hill. A big dune hill just southeast of Top of the World, with an overlook above it. Watch for machines coming over the crest.
- Sand Hollow View. An overlook on the north side with a wide view of the reservoir and the red cliffs around it.
- Warner Valley dinosaur tracks and overlook. Dinosaur footprints preserved in the rock below the south end of the mountain, plus a viewpoint over the valley and the Hurricane Cliffs.
Know before you ride
- Flag up. A red or orange whip flag at least 8 feet off the ground is required on the dunes. Our rentals come with one mounted, and we sell flags if you’re riding your own machine. See the whip flag rules.
- OHV course. Utah requires its free online OHV education course for drivers, and every renter completes it before riding.
- Ride smart on sand. No jumping, no donuts, no fishtailing or power sliding, and the faster you drive, the slower you turn the wheel. Our dune riding guide covers the rest.
- Gear included. Helmets and goggles come with every rental.
- Gates and cattle. Leave gates the way you find them, and watch for cows on the south and east sides in late fall and winter.
- Rangers patrol. BLM rangers, county deputies and Sand Hollow State Park rangers all patrol the mountain.
Bringing kids? Read riding the dunes with kids.
Ride it with a guide
Not sure where to start? Add a guide to any rental for as long as you like when you book. Your guide knows the lines to Top of the World, Flintstone House and the overlooks, so you spend the day riding instead of searching. Pick your machine on our ATV and UTV rentals page, or see our guided tours.
Plan your Sand Mountain ride
Booking online is the fastest way to check availability and lock in your machine. Call or text us with any questions or for help choosing a route.