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Sunset Night UTV Tours
Some of the best riding at Sand Hollow happens as the sun goes down. The red dunes glow, the heat breaks, and after dark the desert sky fills with stars. Our guided sunset and night UTV tours run on Sand Mountain, between Hurricane and St. George and about 45 minutes from Zion. Here’s how they work.
Tour options
| Sunset UTV tour | 2 to 4 hours on the dunes and slickrock, timed to reach a big viewpoint like Top of the World as the sun sets |
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| Night & stargazing tour | 2 to 4 hours after dark, riding by headlight and stopping away from town lights to look at the stars |
| Sunset-to-stars combo | 2 to 6 hours: a private evening that starts with golden-hour riding and ends under the stars |
| Groups | Private tours for couples, families and larger groups; machines seat 1 to 6 |
| Who can drive | Drivers 18+ with a valid license; passengers of any age with guardian approval |
What to expect
Your guide starts with a hands-on briefing, so first-timers are welcome. From there you’ll ride Sand Mountain’s red sand dunes, box canyons and slickrock to viewpoints overlooking Sand Hollow Reservoir, the Hurricane Cliffs and the peaks toward Zion. As the light fades, the colors change fast, so have your camera ready. On night tours, you’ll ride by headlight, then stop where it’s dark enough to see the Milky Way in season, plus planets and constellations, while your guide points out what’s overhead.
Best times to go
- Summer: evening is the coolest and most comfortable time to ride.
- Spring and fall: mild evenings and early sunsets make for easy sunset-to-stars combos.
- For the darkest skies, book near a new moon; around a full moon, the dunes glow in moonlight instead.
What to bring
- Layers. The desert cools off quickly after sunset, even in summer.
- Closed-toe shoes and sunglasses or goggles for the sand.
- Water and your phone or camera.
- Your OHV course certificate. Utah requires drivers to take the free online OHV education course (about 15 to 30 minutes) before riding.
Ready for a sunset ride? Evening tours fill up fast, especially in spring and fall. Open every day, 7am to 10pm.
More ways to ride
Prefer to drive yourself? See our side-by-side rentals, or read our guides to Top of the World, West Rim and Sand Hollow riding rules.