Mad Moose Rentals and Tours brings adventure to life at Sand Hollow in Hurricane, Utah, with off-road rentals, guided tours, and access to the region's stunning red-rock terrain.
Sand Hollow State Park sits in Washington County in Utah's Dixie region, a landscape shaped by ancient sand dunes compressed into vivid red sandstone over millions of years. The area surrounding Hurricane has become one of southern Utah's most popular destinations for outdoor recreation, drawing visitors who want direct, unfiltered access to the desert terrain that defines this corner of the Colorado Plateau.
Mad Moose Rentals and Tours operates within this environment, offering off-highway vehicle rentals and guided tour options that open the trail network to riders of varying experience levels. The riding areas at Sand Hollow feature a mix of slickrock, open sand, and technical terrain that rewards both beginners finding their footing and experienced riders looking for a genuine challenge. Guided tours provide local context, pointing out geological formations and navigating routes that a first-time visitor might otherwise miss.
The surrounding region also offers proximity to Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and the broader network of trails that connect the Hurricane area to the wider red-rock landscape. After a day on the trails, Hurricane's small downtown and the nearby city of St. George offer a range of dining options rooted in the laid-back character of Utah's southwest corner.
Mad Moose Rentals and Tours earns its place as a starting point for exploring Sand Hollow because it combines practical gear access with local knowledge, making the landscape genuinely approachable for anyone willing to get a little dust on their boots.
Visit during spring or fall when temperatures in Hurricane, Utah are mild and the red-rock scenery is most vivid against clear skies.
Arrive early in the morning to secure your preferred rental vehicle and beat the midday heat on the trails.
Bring a bandana or dust buff to protect against the fine red sand that kicks up on open desert runs.
After your ride, stop by the Sand Hollow Reservoir for a swim or a shoreline walk to round out the day.
Wear closed-toe shoes and bring more water than you think you need, as the dry desert air accelerates dehydration quickly.
Drive a self-guided UTV route to desert dinosaur tracks
Navigate Greater Zion’s dunes and red rock trails at first light
Ride desert trails together, then pause for a meal and dinosaur tracks
Explore Sand Hollow’s dunes and red-rock trails by UTV with family-friendly stops
Ride desert dunes and discover Sand Hollow rock formations by UTV
Pair guided UTV off-roading with a canyon rappel near Zion
Navigate red rock trails and drive through The Squeeze near Sand Hollow
Drive West Rim trails for Zion and Sand Hollow views
Drive Southern Utah’s dunes with an all-women guided group
Drive West Rim trails with guided views across Greater Zion
Private Sand Hollow routes with a guide, vehicle, and lunch
Private Zion vistas with a guide and Polaris vehicle
Drive West Rim trails with a guide and Zion-area views
Ride Quail Creek’s waters with Jet Ski gear included
Drive a 5-seat Polaris Xpedition across Sand Hollow’s red rocks and dunes
Choose your boat and set your own course on Quail Creek Reservoir
Open-air Slingshot freedom with unlimited miles near Sand Hollow State Park
Relax on Quail Creek’s waters while a captain takes the helm
Explore Southern Utah roads in an open-air Slingshot
Relax on Quail Creek’s waters with a captain at the helm
Ride Quail Creek Reservoir on a GTX Sea-Doo Jet Ski
Explore Quail Creek's waters while your captain takes the helm
Cruise Quail Creek Reservoir by Jet Ski with no trailer needed