Sand Mountain (Nevada)

Sand Mountain (Nevada)

Infobox Mountain
Name = Sand Mountain
Photo = SandMountainNV.jpg
Caption =
Elevation = convert|5260|ft|m cite web
url = http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=3460
title = Blow Sand Mountains High Point, Nevada
publisher = Peakbagger.com
accessdate = 2008-04-05 ]
Location = Churchill County, Nevada, USA
Range =
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|39.3085328|-118.3970798|format=dms|region:US_type:mountain [GNIS|843484|Sand Mountainaccessdate|2008-04-05]
Topographic
USGS Fourmile Flat
Type =
Age =
First ascent =
Easiest route =

Sand Mountain is a Singing sand dune convert|20|mi|km east of Fallon, Nevada along U.S. Route 50. The dune is two miles long and 600 ft. (183 meters) high [ [http://www.publiclands.org/explore/site.php?search=YES&back=Search%20Results&id=338 Nevada Public Lands Information Website, accessed 4-24-08] ] . 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.

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

References

* cite web
url = http://uncannyvalley.org/uv/sand-mountain
title = Sand Mountain
publisher = Uncanny Valley
accessdate = 2008-04-05
* cite web
url = http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_sand_mountain.htm Sand Mountain
title = Sand Mountain, Nevada
publisher = Dune Guide.com
accessdate = 2008-04-05

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