Hell’s Revenge is a very popular trail in Moab and with reason to be. It is a super fun trail and a great way to experience the off-roading terrain in Moab. The trail intertwines with Slickrock Bike Trail so be cautious and courteous of bikers. There is also a fee to enter the Sand Flats Recreation Area. Most of the obstacles are large ledges and steep sections of slick rock. There are a few extreme obstacles that are optional.

Top of the World is a popular and well-known off-road trail. It has some unique photo opportunities with a cliff that juts out where drivers park their rig to get a photo. The views are awesome and the off-roading is just as good. Right off the pavement, there is a 5-mile drive along the graded dirt Entrada Bluffs Road to reach the main trailhead. Expect small ledges, shelves, and protruding rocks. High clearance and 4WD is a must. Some of the obstacles can be bypassed. This is not suitable for stock SUVs.

Fins and Things in another very fun and popular trail in Moab. It is short and gives you some awesome views. It is a little easier than Hell’s Revenge and can be done in a high-clearance SUV. Most of the obstacles are steep slickrock climbs with a few ledges. There are a few access points along the way but it a one-way loop.

Miller Hill is a hidden gem located up American Fork Canyon. It is a pretty easy trail with a few challenges mixed in. There is rich mining history in this area. The hill you ride to is named after Jacob and William Miller who discovered ore deposits in 1874. The road is bumpy and pretty narrow with occasional spots of navigating over bigger rocks. Views down into the canyon are awesome.

This trail follows what used to be the Tintic Railroad. It is easy going with no real obstacles or challenges and is suitable for stock SUVs. The road is smooth and graded and one of the highlights is a cool tunnel you will drive through. You will exit on to Highway 6 where you can head back toward I-15.

This adventure combines the Reservation Ridge Trail and Tabbyune Creek. Begin up the Reservation Ridge Trail on a dirt road with scenic views in every direction. The first section is easy and once you turn off heading up Tabbyune Creek the road gets more difficult.

This is a long drive that has stunning views located in the Maze district of Canyonlands National Park. You will first drive the Flint Trail from Hans Flat Ranger Station or there are other ways to reach the trail. Expect soft sand in washes, several rock ledges, and tight maneuvering. Can be done in a high clearance 4WD stock vehicle with experienced driving. Several primitive campgrounds are along the way if you want to make it a multi-day trip.

This is a short route but packed with obstacles and technical driving. The first set of obstacles are known as Pickle #1, spicy pickle, and jalapeno. Pickle #1 is a large double ledge that will take some precise timing with the gas. Short wheelbase vehicles, ATVs and mots UTVs will most likely have to winch up here because rollovers are common. Once you get in further to the area known as Mashed Potatoes expect some short steep climbs through slick rock with optional hard-core obstacles.

Pritchett Canyon is a steep-walled, often wet, and one of the toughest off-roading trails in Moab but it is also just beautiful. The trail follows the bouldery creek bottom onto ledge routes with a mix of rock layers and dirt. It is for big hard-core rigs only and expert drivers. There are no bypasses for obstacles. Front and rear lockers are a must, as well as a winch. The start of the trail crosses private land and requires you to sign in and pay a small fee ($3.00). Most obstacles have a winch point.

Elephant Hill is a fun off-road trail located in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The trail enters a small canyon called “Grabens” and leads to the popular hiking trail Joint Trail and also to the Confluence Overlook. Give yourself enough time to do these short hikes. The technical stuff consists of steep and narrow climbing with some tight switchbacks that may require backing up. Rock ledges that require high ground clearance and 4WD. No ATVs or UTVs are allowed even if they are licensed.