Sand Mountain Recreation
Area Nevada
Sand
Mountain is one huge pile of sand 600 feet high. Off road vehicle
of every size
and description race up and down this hill at up to 90 miles
an hour. On holiday weekends some of the fastest hill climbers
in the country come to compete in unofficial races up and down
the mountain. The Sand Mountain recreation area is about around
5,000 acres with all the
action occurring around the base of the huge sand dune. A gravel
road leads off highway 50 to San mountain. Just about any car
can drive the road up to the dune but playing in the sand is
only for off road capable vehicles. Just a quarter-mile west
of the turn-off to Sand Mountain is a dirt road leading to
one of the best-preserved Pony Express stations in Nevada.
If you
are planning a journey along highway 50 take the short side
trip and see this amazing mountain of sand. |
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Super Bowl - Sand Mountain
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Gravel
road to the dune
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Sand Mountain Winter
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Mountain Nevada
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Highway 50 heading to Sand
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ATV race on busy weekend |
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Ruins of Pony Express Station |
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Sand Mountain is located east
of Fallon, Nevada, about 25 minutes along Highway 50 (about
100 miles
east of Lake Tahoe). If
you visit in the early months of the year, it is possible
to see a little snow here and there. Typically by the end
of March/April,
temperatures will be in the mid-60s to 70s and daytime riding
can be enjoyed.
There are three toilets, but no running water or electricity. Fee Area: $90/year
$40/week - Collected by BLM. Bring plenty of water and gas Sand Mountain is out
in the middle of the nevada desert. Summers are very hot, winters are
very cold.
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