Oregon Dunes-Winchester Bay, Oregon
If you live in the Pacific Northwest region of the States, you have some of the best dune riding at your fingertips. Home of DuneFest and also known as the Crab Capital of the World, Winchester Bay has the tallest and most technical dune terrain in all of Oregon. Get in line as groups of people race up Banshee Hill single file, or ride one of many trails that take you twisting and turning through pine forests. Camping is in abundance in this small fishing town or you can even rent a cabin at Discovery Point Resort and hit the sand in minutes.
Want to take a break? Walk up to the Umpqua Lighthouse and take in the beautiful view that only this region of the United States has to offer.
On the web: www.winchesterbay.org
Killpecker Sand Dunes-Rock Springs, Wyoming
The Cowboy State welcomes you to hop aboard your bucking bronco and try your hand at wrangling 11,500 acres of pristine beauty in Southern Wyoming. This area is very remote and also environmentally sensitive, so it's extremely important that you follow all rules and regulations so that Killpecker Sand Dunes stays open for future generations. The dunes here are challenging and their crests are mostly razor-backed, so ride with caution.
On the
web:http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_offices/Rock_Springs/rec/dunes.html
Coral Pink Sand Dunes-Kanab, Utah
The sand here is famous for its pinkish-orange hue. Bring your camera, because Coral Pink Sand Dunes offers some amazing photographic opportunities. Perched at a lofty 6000 feet, it's best to rejet before your visit if you're on a carbureted quad. With blue skies, dark green forests, red cliffs and pink sand, it's no wonder several Westerns have been filmed here.
For some cool trail riding, try the adjacent Sand Canyon Wash Trail. The southern tip of the dunes marks the Arizona state line and the beginning of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, which is off limits. Coral Pink Sand Dunes offers a good variety of riding for ATV nuts of all skill levels, while holiday weekends draw thousands of riders.
On the web: http://www.utah.com/stateparks/coral_pink.htm