Sand Mountain (Nevada)

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Coordinates: 39°18′31″N 118°23′50″W / 39.3085328, -118.3970798

Sand Mountain

Elevation 5,260 feet (1,600 m)[1]
Location Churchill County, Nevada, USA
Coordinates 39°18′31″N 118°23′50″W / 39.3085328, -118.3970798[2]
Topo map USGS Fourmile Flat

Sand Mountain is a Singing sand dune 20 miles (32 km) east of Fallon, Nevada along U.S. Route 50. The dune is two miles long and 600 ft. (183 meters) high [3]. It lies on the edge of the ancient Lake Lahontan, that for the most part dried up 9,000 years ago. Sand Mountain Recreation Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and is open to off-highway vehicle use. The area is also the only home of the Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly.

OHV Rules
  • Camp only in designated areas.
  • 8ft. whip flags are required on all vehicles riding in the dunes.
  • Do not burn wood containing nails, screws or other metal hardware.
  • Burning tires is prohibited.
  • Speed limit is 15mph in camping areas.
  • Possess or use any glass cup or bottle is not allowed.
  • Users must pay fee.
  • Avoid riding in areas closed to motor vehicles.
View of Sand Mountain
View of Sand Mountain

Fee Area: $90/year $40/week - Collected by BLM

View of Sand Mountain with tracks from climbers and ATVs.
View of Sand Mountain with tracks from climbers and ATVs.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Blow Sand Mountains High Point, Nevada. Peakbagger.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
  2. ^ USGS GNIS: Sand Mountain. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
  3. ^ Nevada Public Lands Information Website, accessed 4-24-08

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