ATV Riding on Hell's Revenge Trail, Moab: Expert driver in custom rock buggy

A rock buggy climbs near-vertical slickrock while you grip the roll cage.

A 2.5-hour ride-along on Hell's Revenge trail in Moab puts you in a custom-built rock buggy piloted by a professional driver through some of the region's most extreme terrain. You'll climb near-vertical rock faces, drop into steep descents, and stop at Abyss overlook for views and snacks, the Colorado River viewpoint, and preserved dinosaur tracks right off the trail.

Step-by-step itinerary

Off-road adventure on Hell's Revenge trail

• Ride in custom-built rock buggy
• Stop at Abyss for photos and snacks
• Visit Colorado River Overlook for pictures
• Explore dinosaur tracks along trail

The experience

The buggy leaves the Sand Flats Recreation Area and heads straight into terrain most vehicles can't handle. Your driver maneuvers the machine through slickrock obstacles, over ledges and into descents that feel vertical from the passenger seat. The custom build (reinforced frame, specialized suspension, aggressive tires) is what makes it possible. You're along to feel the raw power of it without operating the controls yourself.

Three stops break up the ride. At Abyss, a canyon overlook along Hell's Revenge and Slickrock trails, you get out to stretch, grab snacks and drinks, and take pictures of the landscape. The Colorado River Overlook comes next, a less-traveled spur that opens onto water views and a chance to see why riders come back to this trail. The final stop is at dinosaur tracks preserved in the rock just off the path: Moab's geological history laid bare, and time to walk and explore before heading back.

A safety briefing happens before you climb in. The whole outing runs 2.5 hours from start to finish, which leaves the rest of your day open for town, food, or another activity in the area.

What’s included

• Safety briefing and instruction.
• professional driver for the full 2.5 hours.
• custom-built rock buggy with roll cage and safety harness.
• snacks and drinks at the overlooks.
• time to explore dinosaur tracks and take photos at each stop.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, from US$ 650 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 202710 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 3

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by AreaBFE Adventures

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, the ride fits into a half-day itinerary and leaves time for lunch, town exploration, or another Moab activity in the same day. Book this if you want the intensity of extreme terrain without operating the vehicle yourself.

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Top questions

What is the Hell's Revenge trail like to ride on?

Hell's Revenge is one of Moab's most demanding off-road routes, with near-vertical rock faces, steep descents, and tight obstacles that require a specialized vehicle and an experienced driver to navigate safely. The buggy's custom build is what lets it handle terrain most four-wheel-drive trucks would struggle with.

Do I need any experience or fitness level to ride in the buggy?

No prior off-road experience is required, and the ride suits all physical fitness levels. You're a passenger in a secured seat with a roll cage and safety harness. The driver handles all the technical work.

What happens at the stops during the ride?

At Abyss overlook you'll have time to get out, take photos, and enjoy snacks and drinks while looking out over the canyons. The Colorado River Overlook offers similar photo time and views of the water. At the dinosaur tracks stop, you can walk and explore the preserved impressions in the rock.

How long does the whole experience take?

The ride runs 2.5 hours total, including the safety briefing, the drive itself, and the three stops for photos and exploration.

What's included in the price?

Your booking includes the safety brief, the ride in the custom rock buggy with a professional driver, and access to all three stops on the trail. Snacks and drinks are provided at the overlooks.