Sand Mountain, Nevada, is a towering, crescent-shaped dune located east of Fallon, drawing off-road enthusiasts, campers, and thrill-seekers from across the region. Rising over 600 feet and stretching nearly two miles long, this massive sand dune offers a playground for ATVs, dirt bikes, UTVs, and sand rails. Known for its steep climbs and sweeping ridges, Sand Mountain provides an adrenaline-pumping experience for riders of all skill levels.
April 2008
Fuel prices are astronomical!
Fuel prices are through the roof! $4.35 a gallon for diesel in Placerville, CA.
For such a nice weekend, the crowd was smaller than it should have been at Sand Mountain. It will be interesting to see how the cost of gas/diesel will affect trips to the dunes.
Getting There
Stuffing two UTVs on a 16 ft. open trailer. The RZR sits just a bit over the 102″ max width.
Exploring just east of Sand Mountain
Several small mines to explore. The ones we saw did not go in very far at all.
Cool lava formations
In Dixie Valley looking at the backside of the Sand Mountain Recreation Area
Lots of new trail markers at Sand Mountain. It is truly a bummer to see such a wonderful place ruined by the BLM and extreme environmentalists. BLM can now issue tickets for riding in closed areas, so be careful out there.
Lots of great views
UTVs are a perfect vehicle to explore the many trails in and around Sand Mountain Recreation Area.
A few Aerial Shots
Charlie from Folsom Lake RV flew over and took some pictures for us
Polaris RZR Buildup
Our Polaris RZR Buildup Project nears completion.
We were out showing off theFull Body Plastic from Fullbore Innovations. We also tested our Dynojet Power Commander III Fuel Controller, Dual exhaust from MonsterPipe and Air Intake from UMP.
Kawasaki Teryx Buildup
Our Kawasaki Teryx Buildup Project is just beginning.
We started the project on our last trip to Glamis with a completely stock Teryx. After a bit of riding around, we swapped to a set of Bilstein stock replacement shocks. The ride was much better.
On this trip, we tested a CDI from Velocity Devices and exhaust from MonsterPipe.
