Little
Sahara is a large sandbox consisting of almost 60,000 acres
or 93.75 square miles of hills covered with junipers, sage,
and sand dunes which are moving at between 5-10 feet per year
in a northeasterly direction.
At an altitude of 5.702
ft., Sand Mountain is a sand dune which is almost 700 ft. high.
The views from the top extend for miles. It is a favorite
for hikers as well as dune buggies and trucks.
The area is popular with recreationists, with ATVs and Dune Buggies, and also with hikers.
Location: It is located approximately 30 miles west of Nephi. It is north
of Delta and south of Eureka.
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