Moab: Private Jeep Tour on Hell’s Revenge Trail & Dinosaur Tracks

Summary

Hell’s Revenge off-road jeep ride plus dinosaur tracks and river views

You’ll grip your seat as your private Jeep climbs Moab’s Hell’s Revenge Trail with a local guide at the wheel. See real dinosaur tracks pressed into red rock, then pause above the Colorado River for sweeping views behind Arches. With AC or heat running and cold water on hand, you’ll feel both wild and safe—leaving you with memories that stick long after dust shakes from your shoes.

What’s the experience like?

Fingers drumming on the Jeep door, I tried not to show how nervous I was as our driver—Jake, local born and raised—angled us up this ridiculous slab of rock. He just grinned at my white knuckles and told me, “This is the easy part.” The tires made this gritty scraping sound that kind of vibrated through your feet, and suddenly we were tilted so far I could see nothing but sky out the window. My friend in the back let out a laugh that was half panic, half thrill. You can’t really prepare for how close you get to the edge here—Moab isn’t shy about its drama.

Somewhere along Hell’s Revenge Trail (the name fits), Jake stopped so we could hop out and stretch our legs. He pointed at these weird marks pressed into the red stone—actual dinosaur footprints, which felt almost too good to be true until he explained how locals grew up hearing stories about them. The sun was hot but dry, baking everything with that smell of dust and sagebrush. There was this moment where it went quiet except for wind moving through the brush—I remember thinking how old everything felt here, like time just moves differently in Moab.

The climbs got steeper after that. At one point I swear we were vertical—my stomach did this weird flip but Jake kept chatting about growing up around these rocks like it was no big deal. When we finally rolled up to the overlook above the Colorado River, nobody said anything for a second. You can see all the way across to the backside of Arches; it’s not just pretty, it’s sort of humbling? We sat there with bottled water (cold from the Jeep AC) and just watched light move across the cliffs. On the way back, everyone was quieter—maybe tired or maybe just letting it all soak in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Off-road Jeep adventure and scenic views

• Start slow climb on narrow rock
• Drive through steep rocky obstacles
• Stop to see dinosaur footprints
• Climb steep hills up and down
• Reach Hell's Revenge overlook
• View backside of Arches National Park
• View Colorado River from overlook
• Return along the same trail

Top questions

How long does the private Jeep tour in Moab take?

The tour duration isn’t specified but typically off-road experiences on Hell’s Revenge Trail last around 2–3 hours.

Is air conditioning or heating available during the Jeep adventure?

Yes, Jeeps are fully enclosed with AC or heat running throughout to keep passengers comfortable in Moab’s desert weather.

Are children or infants allowed on this Moab Jeep tour?

Yes, infants can join if they sit on an adult’s lap; small children can ride in a pram or stroller inside the vehicle.

What will I see during this Hell’s Revenge Trail tour?

You’ll experience steep climbs and descents, view dinosaur footprints in red rock, and stop at an overlook above the Colorado River with views of Arches’ backside.

Is bottled water included during the tour?

Bottled water is provided for all guests during your private Jeep adventure.

How many people can join each booking?

This booking is for a maximum of four people per Jeep; larger groups should call ahead for arrangements.

Is this Moab off-road experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible for this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at the trailhead by an enclosed Jeep with AC or heat running as needed, bottled water throughout your ride, stops to see dinosaur footprints along Hell’s Revenge Trail, plus time at a dramatic overlook above the Colorado River before returning by Jeep to where you started.