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Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 04/05/2023
Fun trail, we ran it from the Canyon Lands side back towards Moab. Loved the Gemini bridges and well worth the 300 yd trek out there to see them. The trail wasn’t hard, it was scenic though the Moab s...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/05/2023
Had to do do this one while we’re at EJS! Kinda busy with the event though it was a fun challenge that lived up to its name. Definitely the slick rock steep drops and inclines we’re extremely fun and ...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/05/2023
Really enjoyed this trail. Combination of mild rocks, mild off camber, a bit of skinny shelf road passing and a good amount of valley red sand fun. Iconic trail that gave us the added bonus of snowing...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/03/2023
Always a fun day. Ran the trail as part of a vendor run for EJS. A lot of rigs take a long time to get through this trail, but it was still fun. Trail hasn't changed much besides the fact that the can...
No Rating
Open
Visited: 04/02/2023
Nice trail with a number of water crossings mixed with good climbs to get back out. Everything from slickrock and sand wash, ledges and drops. There are a few routes you can take through here, so reco...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/02/2023
Great trail. Plenty of more technical spots to keep it fun.
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
Decent dirt road - lots of camping and boondocking out in the BLM and Forest lands, and you can see many got stuck in the mud. So a lot of this road is very rutted and trenched in some places. However...
Rated
4/5
Partially Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
We took a ride up this trail but with many wet and snowy days in these parts, it became very muddy. Decided to turn back instead of destroying the road and rutting it even further.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
This trail has a little bit of everything, and I recommend you give yourself more time than you think you need. Lots of great spots to just enjoy great overlooks, and take a few small breaks near arch...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
Fun trail. If you are not comfortable with off camber ledges stay off this trail. great views of moab
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
took this as a cut across to get back to moab. this was a nice scenic surprise.
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
very easy and scenic trail. air down a bit to help with the road condition.
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/31/2023
We were looking for some epic camping, but once we hit the trailhead, we were greeted with a "no camping" sign. The guide has been updated to reflect this change. If you are looking for camping, head ...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/31/2023
I was able to do this trail on a dry day without using 4 wheel drive
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/31/2023
I was able to do this trail on a dry day without using 4 wheel drive
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/31/2023
I was able to do this using only two wheel drive on a dry day.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/30/2023
This is a fun, beautiful trail. Be careful, dropping in and out of the shallow Creek because with all the rain, some of the walls have became pretty steep. Most are doable, and you can always find ano...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/30/2023
Easy beautiful trail up to waypoint 11. It looks like there was a bit of a rockslide and the trail is very washed out shortly after that. Looked much different than the pictures and wasn’t willing to...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/29/2023
We went out to re-map Elephant Hill. It was my first time on this trail, and let me say, this is a must-do trail in the area. It has absolutely everything. Incredible scenery, fun obstacles, and aweso...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 03/29/2023
Great way to sneak into Arches without having to deal with the line at the main entrance! Very boring road, nothing out there but a few cattle.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/29/2023
Fun trail with great scenery. I bent a lower control arm somewhere on the rocky hill early on, so be more careful and go slower than I did! The hiking path to Tower Arch is not marked well (or really ...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/26/2023
By no means is this trail a 6, it’s at least a solid 7. The bypasses on hamburger hill are super close to the edge of the cliff. We’re able to complete the trail with an XJ 31s and 87 Runner on 33s bo...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/25/2023
Road is in great shape with no washboard now. Driven it a few times before & this is definitely the best shape I've seen it in. Continuing past the boat ramp, the road definitely degrades. There's a w...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/25/2023
Great trail! It is pretty easy with very few difficult obstacles. Ran this right after a day and morning of heavy rain and it was definitely washed out in some areas making them difficult. Did this tr...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/25/2023
The road is not hard for a high clearance vehicle, but it's in extremely rough shape coming up the hill from the highway. Winter must have been hard on the road because it's rougher than I've ever see...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/24/2023
First few obstacles were definitely more intimidating than the photos show but they really aren’t that bad once you start. Nothing too bad if you have clearance. Did this in a bronco with 37s. Only ha...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/24/2023
Loved this trail. It was super scenic and only saw a few others running it. Ran this in the snow/rain and didn't have any issues. Going through Tower Arch trail to get to this is substantially more di...
No Rating
Open
Visited: 03/24/2023
The trail was listed as impassable by the Park due to ice in the shadow sections, it is now listed as passable with mud.
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 03/19/2023
Same as other review. Cool rocks in the beginning and some good camp spots. Couple fun rock sections and sandy bits. First one down this season and didn’t go the whole way before turning around.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/19/2023
As others have mentioned, this is one of the best trails in Moab! I definitely plan to do again and camp next time. All of the backcountry camp sites looked amazing.
Open
Visited: 03/17/2023
Tried this 3/17 and couldn’t even reach the Ranger station due to snow and it was being plowed, so perhaps another day…
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/16/2023
Ran the White Rim clockwise, entering via Potash Road as Shafer Trail was closed due to snow/ice. There was a lot of rain the day before, but the weather was clear both days we were on the trail.
As ...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/15/2023
We came in from the Eye of the Whale, visited the Tower Arch, then took Tower Arch back east to the main road. Ran it in a 2006 Toyota Sequoia (4WD, ~2" lift, 33" KO2s, open diffs with ATRAC). Didn't ...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/15/2023
We drove this south to north to get to the Tower Arch trail. Didn't do the hike to the Eye of the Whale arch as it was raining. Like other reviewers mentioned, there are a couple small climbs and a fe...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/15/2023
Today is the favorite condition to run this trail in. It's raining , there's snow , the snow is melting and there's lots of snow runoff which really makes it a different trail. There's still deep snow...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/13/2023
Easily one of the best trails in the Moab area. Just unbelievable views throughout the entire trip. Definitely some technical aspects and you defiantly will need a good spotter to help you through s...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/12/2023
Came onto the trail from Gold Bar Rim. This trail is a blast!!!!! Excellent scenery and views, especially from the overlooks at several points. Ran this trail on a 2 1/2 lift and 33's..and we put so...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/12/2023
We started the "Trifecta" with this trail. Very fun trail with some great scenery, but then again its Moab, so scenery is always great. The Water Fall is everything you think it is and then some, we...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/12/2023
Great as an access trail. Busy with lots of atv traffic.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
Ran it in a stock '21 JL Rubicon on 33s and '12 JKU on 37s. We were first to the trail, leaving Dewey Bridge just before 9am. Had clear trail, muddy trail, snow and a little ice. Got hung up on the ro...
4.8/5 (88 reviews)
Updated: 12/13/2022
Fins and Things
Open
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Moab, Utah/
10.19 miles/
About 4 hours
Are you looking for a trail close to Moab that provides an iconic Moab experience and is a Jeep Badge of Honor Trail? Then start the motor and head to Sand Flats Recreation Area for Fins and Things! This particular trail packs a tremendous amount of fun and grand views of the La Sal Mountains in the background while driving on the mysterious-looking "Fins and Things." "Fins" are the Navajo Sandstone slickrock formations northeast of Moab, and the "things" are what remain as the fins erode. The fins started as wind-blown dunes over 200 million years ago that got cemented into sandstone, and they are now going full circle back to sand blowing in the wind.
The term "slickrock" emerged when early western settlers crossed this sandstone in wagons with wood wheels on steel rims. Those steel rims definitely didn't have the traction we have today with rubber tires. As a matter of fact, they found it rather "slick." Imagine facing down a 40-degree slope on wood and steel wheels! Fins and Things is the penultimate trail for proving just how grippy slickrock really is. You'll probably have a pretty tight grip on your seat cushion as well.
4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Updated: 03/30/2023
Hell's Revenge
Open
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Moab, Utah/
7.84 miles/
About 4 hours
Welcome to Hell's Revenge, the world's most famous slickrock trail. Slickrock is petrified sand. The slickrock moniker dates back to when horse-drawn wagons would try to cross the seemingly easily traversed undulating sandstone. Metal horseshoes and steel-rimmed wagon wheels found no grip on the sandstone. Thus, it was called slickrock. Modern tires love the course sandstone. Moab's Hell's Revenge is considered a must-do for many wheelers. It's also in most folks' top 5 Jeep Badge of Honor Trails. When picturing Moab, the slickrock rollercoaster, fins, steep climbs, insane traction, and the two rubber tracks cresting over the hills off into the distance of Hell's Revenge is what comes to mind. If eavesdropping on conversations at any Moab watering hole, you'll hear names like Hell's Gate, The Hot Tubs, Car Wash, Micky's Hot Tub, The Escalator, and Tip Over Challenge mentioned reverently and constantly at the heart of any good Moab story. They are all on Hell's Revenge.
4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Updated: 04/04/2023
Gemini Bridges
Open
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Moab, Utah/
13.31 miles/
About 2 hours
Moab can quickly be described as "unbelievable rock formations," and the main attraction on this trail are the Gemini Bridges. Gemini Bridges are a pair of twin natural bridges that sit not far off this four-wheel drive road that are accessible via an easy hike. The bridges might be a destination, but this trail offers one heck of a journey! On top of being a great beginner road, the beautiful shelf section climbing out the valley, Gooney Bird Rock, other iconic offroad trails, and the overpowering view of the La Sal Mountains make this a trip you don't want to pass up.
5/5 (49 reviews)
Updated: 03/25/2023
Shafer Trail
Open
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Moab, Utah/
5.32 miles/
About 45 minutes
Easy and iconic, the Shafer Trail is a must do when visiting Moab or the Canyonlands. The road was originally a cattle trail built by John Sog Shafer in 1917. Later in the 1940s and 1950s, it was constructed into a useable road for trucks hauling uranium ore from the benches below. Long gone are the remnants of the old mining days but the incredible and imposing rim walls still stand to remind you of just how grand planet Earth really is.
4.9/5 (49 reviews)
Updated: 03/27/2023
Top of the World
Partially Open
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Cisco, Utah/
5.47 miles/
About 4 hours
Whenever you see the photo of an offroad-ready rig on a sandstone slab jutting out over a glorious-looking red valley, that's this trail. That is right, Top of the World is a famous trail! It is most famous for its challenge and iconic views, let alone being a Jeep Badge of Honor Trail. The inspirational view from the top is going to automatically increase your bucket list to include Onion Creek, which you will have a birdseye view of as you nest on the perch above. The challenging drive to the top, its 360° view, and the unique photo opportunity make Top of the World a story you will tell for years to come.
4.6/5 (45 reviews)
Updated: 04/01/2022
Chicken Corners
Open
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Moab, Utah/
11.36 miles/
About 2 hours
Moab, Utah, is one of the premier off-road and four-wheel drive destinations. Comprised of some of the most well-known trails in the United States, it has trail types that suit all driver's wheeling desires. Some would call it an "off-roader's paradise." Amongst these trails, Chicken Corners is one of the more popular "easy" trails in the entire area. It follows down a beautiful shelf road and eventually runs along the Colorado River with plenty of viewpoints along the way. The last portion, known as "Chicken Corners," gives you a straight-down view of the river below. Combine this trail with the more difficult and remote Lockhart Basin for an overland trip through the desert to the Canyonlands Needles District.
4.8/5 (28 reviews)
Updated: 10/15/2022
Onion Creek
Open
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Moab, Utah/
10.59 miles/
About 1 hour, 30 minutes
Slightly stinky to the nose but super pleasant on the eyes, Onion Creek is a must-do trail in the Moab area. No matter what your wheeling style is, the drive is sensory overload as you meander through several different rock formations formed hundreds of millions of years ago. The contrasts from the start of the trail to its end are simply startling.
4.9/5 (27 reviews)
Updated: 04/03/2023
Poison Spider Mesa
Open
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Moab, Utah/
8.9 miles/
About 4 hours
Moab is one of the premier off-road and four-wheel drive destinations. Comprised of many of the most well-known trails in all United States, it has trail types that suit all drivers wheeling desires and is often called an off-roader's paradise. Amongst these trails, Poison Spider is one of the most popular and challenging trails in the area. You get amazing wheeling, and you can also take in the inspiring Little Arch with a view of the Colorado River behind it. The bold will continue to Golden Spike, Where Eagles Dare, and finish on Gold Bar Rim. Very few complete what is known as "The Trifecta."
5/5 (27 reviews)
Updated: 11/13/2022
White Rim
Open
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Moab, Utah/
71.85 miles/
About 10 hours
The White Rim Trail is the premier multi-day trail in Moab, Utah. The entire route encompasses over 90 miles of off-road driving. On the White Rim, you’ll get to experience the beautiful scenery of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park first hand while tackling the challenging terrain. The trail gets its name from the layer of white sandstone on which it sits. White Rim sandstone is considerably harder than the red Moenkopi Formation sandstone above or the Organ Rock Shale below. The differential erosion creates some of the very unique geological features along the trail.
The trail was first created during the 1950s with the intent of mining uranium needed for the production of nuclear weapons for the Cold War. Though uranium was present, the mines produced little compared to others in the region. Thus they were abandoned. But the road remains.
White Rim has something for everyone. Besides enticing driving, the trail offers numerous hikes, an abundance of stunning views, and many campsites with absolute solitude. Traveling along White Rim gives a whole new appreciation of Canyonlands and a perspective of the park that can’t be attained anywhere else.
4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Updated: 04/02/2023
Elephant Hill
Open
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Monticello, Utah/
14.21 miles/
About 5 hours
Elephant Hill, a remote Jeep Badge of Honor Trail, takes you deep into the interior of the otherworldly scenery within the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Many call it one of Utah's most technical 4WD routes, which may or may not be true depending on your driving skills. Without question, this trail has the most pristine scenery and solitude in the area that a remote four-wheel drive can offer. The route immerses you in thousands of colorful sandstone spires reaching up from the desert floor. Adding to this topographical wonderland, arches, washes, plateaus, and narrow slot canyons are scattered along the ever-changing trail. The park only gives out 24 day-use permits per day for Elephant Hill, so plan ahead.
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Most Recent Scout Route Reviews
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 04/02/2023
We came off Steel Bender loop and hopped on this one. The Waterfall is a 6'+ drop, and short wheel bases will really want to tie off the rear for the drop - even longer 4-doors will benefit from a rea...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
Really just a dirt road to access many cools area to search out Dino tracks and bones. There are a few washes you will need to cross and high clearance vehicles should have no issue here - some passen...
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 04/01/2023
Really just a dirt road to get to some cool locations. Lots of pull offs for dino tracks and lots of dust - keep your windows up or expect a good cleaning afterwards!!
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 03/29/2023
Don't let the three stars fool you, this road is beautiful, but it's more of an access road than a destination. The campsites are a little crunched together for my taste, but camping is becoming so l...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/28/2023
It’s a fun and more adventurous way through this maze of trails.
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/27/2023
The sand sections are fun, and 1 rocky ledge, but not a great trail. Just a simple connector.
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/27/2023
A lot of interesting variety along this trail. Everything from slick rock, boulders, ledges, and sand.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/26/2023
Absolutely epic spot! The road is a little rough, and sometimes route finding can be difficult, but the view at the end is totally worth it.
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/26/2023
Absolutely killer views and a great campsite if you are camping in something off the ground. Otherwise, you just need a good soft ground mat since the best camping spot is on the slickrock. Anything o...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/26/2023
Absolutely killer views and a great campsite if you are camping in something off the ground. Otherwise, you just need a good soft ground mat since the best camping spot is on the slickrock. Anything o...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/24/2023
Didnt run flat pass, but came over and checked it out after running the steel bender loop. The first fall on the dragons tail looks just as daunting as ever. There is now a second fall that continues ...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/23/2023
Staircase is such a blast! It's a slight combination and taste of what Hell's Gate and Escalator both offer. The entrance coming down can be a bit tricky and nerve racking. Then if you get to the stai...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/23/2023
Hells Gate is one of those iconic obstacles everyone thinks of when they hear the name Hell's Revenge. This is not for the faint of heart, not for those new to offroading, and you better have a good s...
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/22/2023
Just a simple shortcut route that bypasses a bunch of the main obstacles. But it is an easy way out to the exit if you break something.
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 03/22/2023
The exit is fine. It's nice you don't have to deal with two-way traffic.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/22/2023
I thought the alternate would be an easy, boring bypass to some of main Hell's stuff. And although you do bypass the really long fins, I found the alternate route to be an absolute blast. Really cool ...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/19/2023
Very scenic trail and pretty easy to complete. The northern half is beautiful! However, a few parts were very muddy as you can see in the picture. I would not attempt this route in anything less th...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/19/2023
I loved this trail. The first section is almost otherworldly as you pass through an area with soft sediment and just the tops of the buttes and monoliths popping out before you slightly descend to vie...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/19/2023
Technically, the road does not take you to an overlook that you can drive up to, so make sure you park and walk to the edges vs. driving. Overall, this short track is a nice diversion, but I think th...
Open
Visited: 03/18/2023
The Wall definitely looks intimidating, but with the right line and a bit of skinny pedal I was able to get my 2006 Toyota Sequoia (~2" lift and 33" tires, disconnected rear sway bar, open diffs with ...
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/09/2023
We took this "shortcut" over to Dee Pass Road. It was pretty bumpy in spots, but we saw a small herd of pronghorns running. The area is cool to explore, no one is around and you have a good chance ...
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/09/2023
This trail doesn't go anywhere. We thought there might be camping but nothing was found.
Rated
1/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
A simple trail leading to beautiful views of Moonshine Wash and the river. No camping, find another spot that doesn't have traffic.
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
A VERY short and easy trail leading to a scenic overlook, not much more.
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
A campsite that I would prefer to keep to myself, but I can't keep them all a secret. You will be all alone at this site for days! Bird watchers should be away of this seemingly popular spot for big...
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
The early camping is very nice, especially when the trees have full leaves. I would only go out to the end again to go out to camp at the end of Labyrinth Canyon trail.
Rated
2/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
If you've never been in the area and want a mild 4x4 challenge with unique views, then this trail is ideal and close to town. Camping was nonexistent. Other trails have better camping and views. Th...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
I will be camping at this spot shortly. The colors will add to this site when the trees and brush are in full bloom. This is one of those trails that must be used, or we'll lose it. Thank you to th...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
We're finding more and more interesting things along these fun trails. The trail was super soft sand for most of the entire route. Climbing over the "pass" has a few sandstone ledges but nothing a ...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
Like every trail in San Rafael Desert, use it or lose it. A beautiful drive that should be used or it will be closed. The camping at the end has become overgrown and covered over in blowing sand. ...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
Another area trail that surprised us. This region has so much to see and discover. After climbing up the bank at Dry Lake Wash (first picture), we found excellent camping at the bend in the river. ...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
This is an essential crossover if you want to have an unobstructed view of the Green River. The trail was bumpy sandy washes that required four-wheel-drive a couple of times. The sand is soft and th...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
We have walked around the fossil site a couple of times and have yet to find any bones. I never hiked up to where they're supposed to be so I guess that might be the issue. But we went out there loo...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
Unfortunately, we needed better timing and more patience for waiting on the geyser. Despite that, the area and trail are super cool. There was plenty of fresh water pooled all around the tiered geys...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 03/08/2023
One of the many spurs worth doing in the San Rafael Desert. I can almost guarantee you'll have the overlook at the end all to yourself: complete isolation and incredible views. We sat for a while an...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 12/30/2022
The road was in excellent condition, even with a dusting of snow. It sure made the backdrops much more dramatic.
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 12/30/2022
I believe I will take this scenic detour into Wellington more often. It doesn't matter what direction you take this route; it's better than the highway. We made the side loop up to Buried Forest and...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 12/30/2022
An easy gravel road up to the overlook and parking for the hiking trail. We went over from Price River Road to get off the highway for a while. We looped up to the buried forest, but it was too cold...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 12/29/2022
We were so surprised by the views along this route. Most times, photos or videos cannot capture the overall panoramic views you experience through the windshield. This one was full-screen for miles....
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 12/29/2022
I gave this a 5 Star because of how cool it was to "legally" drive under the interstate. It's because it's so far out in the desert that the people driving on I-70 have to be wondering, where the hec...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 12/29/2022
An excellent alternative to the gravel roads that you can choose to run. It was a pretty quick drive across, about an hour, with a couple of stops to look for petroglyphs. I only used 4x4 a couple o...
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 12/29/2022
I highly recommend this route for the wheeler who wants a mild challenge mixed with their scenery. It was really surprising that we were allowed to drive this route. The private property signs were ...
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 12/29/2022
The trail is always in very good condition. Only expect a good view of the geyser if you walk to the north for a 1/4 mile. Interestingly there is a paved section way out in the middle of nowhere. ...
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 12/19/2022
After being on the easy Spring Canyon Point, this was nice to stretch my suspension a little bit. The views aren't shabby off this one either and there is a walk to a lookout at the end of the trail.
Rated
3/5
Open
Visited: 12/19/2022
I'm a sucker for scenic views and this trail doesn't disappoint. I will come back to this area and seek this out as a campsite since it's semi-close to the road but still isolated.
Open
Visited: 12/15/2022
The obstacle is not as daunting as it looks, but it's best to survey it before driving and have a spotter.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 12/13/2022
Super short, but what a blast this one provides! I was surprised to see such deep water in the pool.
Rated
5/5
Open
Visited: 12/13/2022
This is a more interesting option when jumping onto the north side of Fins and Things.
Rated
4/5
Open
Visited: 12/09/2022
This was a really pretty ride in the area and I took it while running on my way out of Spring Canyon Point. Super scenic and I imagine that driving it out toward Green River would be even more so.
5/5 (1 reviews)
Barney's Overlook
Barney's Overlook is a spur trail off the northeast portion of the Poison Spider loop that takes you to an epic campsite behind Pig Rock with an incredible bird's eye view of the downtown Moab Valley. The road to the two viewpoints along the cliff edge starts as a sandy trail but quickly transitions to a rough, slow, and rocky track across many small, jagged, slickrock ledges. Camping at the end is exposed to the wind depending on direction, but the ground is level. A few soft sandy spots will make for a great floor bottom for a tent.
This trail is suitable for any high clearance 4x4.
4/5 (2 reviews)
D1585
D1585 is a short, camping spur road off the popular Poison Spider trail near the Pre-Launch Pad obstacle. This easy sandy road travels a quarter mile west of the main trail to a cliff edge high above the Colorado River. The camp spot at the end is a large, relatively flat slab of slickrock that can accommodate several vehicles.
This road is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.
2/5 (1 reviews)
Tusher Road
Tusher Road, an easy C-shaped connector, starts and ends along Tusher Canyon. The trail's southern half is a small section of the 3D Jeep Safari Route and passes trail D2482. The trail has long, soft sandy sections with small softball-sized rocks peppered randomly throughout. The only obstacle along the trail is a short, jagged rock ledge with multiple lines, including a smooth drive over two tabletop-sized sandstone slabs.
The trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.
There is no camping along this trail. Camping in this area is limited to designated dispersed spots only. Several designated sites are located along Cotton Mine Road.
4/5 (1 reviews)
Airport Hill
Airport Hill is a small section of the 3D Jeep Safari Route starting near the Mill Canyon Trailhead. The trail is known for its steep, rocky hill climb near its eastern end. This hill climb snakes up to the top of a mesa. There's a two-foot rock ledge before the trail levels out with panoramic views of the Labyrinth Rims area and the Canyonlands Field Airport. The trail continues west, trekking along exposed piles of slickrock and soft sand before ending at an intersection with Sevenmile Rim within Tusher Canyon.
This trail is suitable for any high clearance 4x4.
There is no camping along this trail. Camping in this area is limited to designated dispersed spots only. Several designated sites are located along Cotton Mine Road.
5/5 (2 reviews)
Staircase
The Staircase is an older optional route previously closed for 10-15 years. Added back onto the Hell's Revenge trail map in 2022, this difficult slickrock chute is an excellent connector from Tip-Over Challenge to the large slickrock domes near the start of Hell's Revenge. The trail is one-way from west to east and descends a steep, narrow hill before leveling out and approaching the namesake obstacle. The main obstacle is a steep, slickrock chute with several off-camber ledges and deep holes. Tire placement is critical and short-wheelbase vehicles will find this obstacle more challenging.
This trail is best suited for experienced drivers with well-equipped off-road vehicles. Good suspension travel and traction aid devices such as lockers are highly recommended.
5/5 (2 reviews)
Hell's Gate
Hell's Gate is a famous and challenging optional route along Hell's Revenge Trail. Hell's Gate is best known for its steep, narrow, V-shaped climb with vertical walls, requiring drivers to carefully navigate their vehicles through a narrow slickrock channel. This obstacle is the poster child of many "Moab Failure" YouTube videos and always gathers a crowd.
The well-marked horseshoe-shaped trail starts near the overlook on the northern end of Hell's Revenge. Drivers must first negotiate a steep, 100-yard rutty descent while straddling a v-notch crack in the slickrock. This section is known as "Descending Into Hell." After reaching a sandy flat, the trail turns east for the "Climb Out of Hell," another steep, slickrock v-notch that cycles your suspension and lifts the front wheels of short-wheelbase vehicles. Longer wheelbase vehicles have an easier time ascending the steep climb.
Hell's Gate is not for the faint of heart and is only recommended for experienced off-road enthusiasts with well-equipped off-road vehicles. Novice drivers should avoid this obstacle-laden track. Traction aid devices such as lockers are highly recommended.
2/5 (1 reviews)
Hell's Alternate #2
Hell's Alternate #2 is a short, easy, sandy shortcut that can be traveled in either direction, west or east. This trail is the quickest way to reach Escalator, Staircase, and Tip-Over Challenge from the Sand Flats entrance if looking to avoid the hot tubs. Additionally, this route is often used as an early exit route for those that run the northern half of Hell's Revenge and want to return to the entrance parking lot.
This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.
3/5 (1 reviews)
Kane Creek Road
Kane Creek Road is an important connector and camping road when visiting Moab. Look for the Mcdonald's in town, and turn west. The first 4.5 miles is rough pavement. The road then turns to dirt, which is where our track starts. The trail descends into the Hunter Canyon area before the road opens into a more expansive canyon with panoramic views. The road usually is suitable for any vehicle. However, the road is known to flood during wet weather in the last half mile where Kane Springs Creek, causing issues for 2WD vehicles.
Kane Creek Road connects to Moab Rim, Pritchett Canyon, Cliff Hanger, Kane Creek Canyon, and Hurrah Pass. The road is also home to the Ledge Campgrounds, with over 105 sites scattered over five areas labeled A - E. The first-come, first-served campsites have picnic tables and vault toilets.
3/5 (1 reviews)
San Rafael Desert 9142
Branching off near the pond along San Rafael Desert 9140, 9142 is a sandy scenic two-track to a remote primitive campsite along the banks of the Green River. This lightly used out-and-back trail takes about 30 minutes to easily reach the end, where a small camp sits above the gently flowing river. The trail conditions are the same as you experienced along 9140, all soft sand with the occasional deep washout. If you want to escape everything and everyone, try camping at the trail's end.
3/5 (1 reviews)
San Rafael Desert 9141
San Rafael Desert 9141 twists through a sandy scenic valley before climbing over a rocky ridgeline leading to Chaffin Geyser. The trail's mild challenges are ideal for beginners with stock 4x4s and an adventurous spirit. As you exit Lower San Rafael Road, you'll drop below red sandstone cliffs known to have golden eagles keeping their sharp eyes on the pond far below along San Rafael Desert 9140. Another unique feature is the old rusty station wagon way out in the middle of nowhere. How did that thing get way out here? Camping is non-existent along the route, but there's plenty near Chaffin Geyser and Lower San Rafael Road.
The trail is mainly used to connect to Chaffin Geyser from 9140. The climb over the ridge requires 4x4 and keeping a close eye on the gpx track. The blowing dunes at the pass cover previous tracks, making navigating over the top slightly confusing. Follow the breadcrumbs as best you can while avoiding running over any vegetation.
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