East Side Memorial 4x4 Tour: Off-Road Jeep Adventure in St George

Drive technical terrain and ride the memorial trail built by local vets

The East Side Memorial Jeep Tour is a 3–4 hour off-road jeep experience near St George, Utah where you drive through slickrock climbs, fast-flowing sandhills and technical obstacles, culminating in The Fallen—a veterans tribute trail with plaques honoring fallen heroes. A live English-speaking guide leads the route, and the tour includes bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle; children are welcome from age 6, though the obstacles can be extreme depending on which challenges you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Off-road adventure and veterans tribute

• Begin East Side Memorial Jeep Tour
• Drive slickrock climbs and sandhills
• Navigate technical off-road challenges
• Visit The Fallen veterans tribute trail
• Choose optional extreme obstacles
• End with sand dune play

The Experience

What separates this from a standard desert tour is the route itself. The East Side Memorial was created by local veterans and winds through terrain that gets progressively harder—whoop-de-doos, steep climbs, canyon crawls—but the real destination is The Fallen memorial trail. Plaques are placed at key obstacles to honor fallen service members, so the drive becomes something more than just pushing a jeep through sand and rock.

You'll encounter slickrock sections that demand precision and sandhills that let you open up, with optional extreme obstacles you can bypass or tackle depending on your comfort level. The guide calls the shots on which lines to take and when to push harder, so you're not navigating alone through terrain that can surprise you. By the end, the tour finishes with a full run across Southern Utah's open dunes—the kind of riding that's why people come out here.

Bring sunscreen and expect dust; the vehicle is air-conditioned but you're still exposed to the elements while driving. Water is included, and the whole thing runs 3 to 4 hours depending on how many obstacles the group tackles and how long people want to spend at The Fallen. Children from age 6 can ride along, though they need to sit on an adult's lap if they're younger, and the tour isn't recommended for anyone with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns—this is rough terrain, not a scenic cruise.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• admission to the terrain and The Fallen memorial trail.
• optional extreme obstacles you can choose to bypass or attempt.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Off the Grid 4x4 Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're an experienced off-road driver looking for terrain that pushes your skills and a route with real meaning—the memorial aspect and the technical challenges are what make this different from a standard desert run. Small groups keep the pace tight and the guide focused on your driving.

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Top questions

What kind of obstacles will I actually drive through on this tour?

The East Side Memorial covers slickrock climbs, sandhills with whoop-de-doos, and canyon crawls that require real driving skill. Optional extreme obstacles let you choose your own difficulty level—you can bypass the biggest challenges or take them on depending on how confident you feel behind the wheel.

What is The Fallen memorial trail and why is it part of this route?

The Fallen is a veterans tribute trail created by local vets, with plaques placed at key obstacles throughout the course to honor fallen service members. It's the centerpiece of the tour, so the drive becomes a tribute as much as an adventure.

How long does the whole tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 3 to 4 hours depending on which obstacles the group tackles. Included are the guide, bottled water, the air-conditioned vehicle, and admission to the terrain—you just bring yourself and your willingness to drive hard terrain.

Can I bring my kids on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 6 and up. Kids under 6 can ride along but must sit on an adult's lap. Keep in mind the terrain is rough and the obstacles can be extreme, so it's not a smooth ride.

Do I need off-road driving experience to do this tour?

The tour is built for seasoned drivers, meaning you should be comfortable handling a jeep on technical terrain. The guide will help you navigate the obstacles, but this isn't a beginner's introduction to off-roading—it's a full-on challenge.