bansheeryder_69 Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Alright I was talking to some guys who just returned from sand mountain. They say that its huge. Anyone have any guesses at how big it is and/or pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSJunkie Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Sand Mountain NV. is about 550 feet tall, and quite steep. Check out Friends of Sand Mountains web page for some pics.. http://www.sandmountain-nv.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfizzle51 Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 depends on what sand mountain your talking about almost all the dunes have sand mountains that people from around there call sand mountain. the one from utah is preaty big. if thats the one you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 depends on what sand mountain your talking about almost all the dunes have sand mountains that people from around there call sand mountain. the one from utah is preaty big. if thats the one you mean. 381605[/snapback] SM Utah is about 600 feet of verticle. I think the top is around 800 but you can't ride to the top. There are trees and rocks n shit up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh88 Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 The only Sand Mountain we know of out in the Southwest is Sand Mountain, NV. One big dune. Out in the middle of nowhere. I think only "locals" ride it. God Damn Indians and BLM are trying to shut lots of it down due to a butterfly and Bullshit Indian religious beliefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeryder_69 Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 The only Sand Mountain we know of out in the Southwest is Sand Mountain, NV. One big dune. Out in the middle of nowhere. I think only "locals" ride it. God Damn Indians and BLM are trying to shut lots of it down due to a butterfly and Bullshit Indian religious beliefs. 381661[/snapback] Like the snake that made dumont and now the indians don't want riders to hurt their snake? WTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfizzle51 Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 SM Utah is about 600 feet of verticle. I think the top is around 800 but you can't ride to the top. There are trees and rocks n shit up there. 381619[/snapback] is that big all ive ridin is big sand mountain in utah so i dont know. is that big or just like average for a sand hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 is that big all ive ridin is big sand mountain in utah so i dont know. is that big or just like average for a sand hill 381802[/snapback] Its huge. Not sure who the tallest is though. I know Choke Cherry is pretty damned tall from the floor of the dunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee x Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Is it bigger than china wall in glamis never been to sand mountain in utah but i want to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05bansh Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Sand Mountain (Utah) is good riding! I ride there almost every weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Sand Mountain (Utah) is good riding! I ride there almost every weekend 382023[/snapback] You are one lucky guy. I haven't been there in about 3.5 years. I love it out there, but other things like being buried up to my nut sack in work has kept me from going out there. Might have to round up some buddies and make my way down there some time soon. The 4th is always fun if the wind isn't blowing your tent off the ground and tumbling it through the desert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 I believe that Sand Mountain NV is about 650 to 700 feet of pure sand, no trees bushes or rocks up on the mountain just on the outskirts on the back side. The front side is steep, but the back side is even steaper and I was told that it is as steap as sand can pile before it starts to slide. The entire mountain moves about 3 inches per year, and eventually in say 2000 years it will flow into the next valley over. And yes there are groups that are trying their damnest to close down the dunes, because of some damn butterfly that I know lives elsewhere but they are trying to get it on the endangered species list. What's the difference if they get caught in the grill of my Banshee or the grill of my truck. I think its bullshit as well because I have talked to people out there that say this butterfly also lives in other parts of Nevada. Its just a way for the environmentalists to close more riding areas. Its more than locals that go out there. A lot of people come from California and to ride. This last memorial day weekend there were so many people out there that we ended up stopping in the middle of one of the roads and unloaded the bikes blocking the road. But hey we met some cool people from Carson City who are going camping with us over here in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'shee Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Sand Mountain (Utah) is good riding! I ride there almost every weekend 382023[/snapback] Sand Mountain in utah is a fun place to ride. There is always someone there willing to race...I'd always lose on my 400ex, but now that I have a banshee i cant wait to take it there. I may be going on July 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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