Overview
Most reviewers compare Hell's Revenge to a natural rollercoaster: passengers, not drivers, do this trail. A professional local pilot navigates an H1 military-grade Hummer up signature ledges, across petrified domes, and into reverse-down-the-hill bowls. Elevated rear seating puts everyone eye-level with the canyon below, the Colorado waters, and the snow-capped La Sal range. The 2-hour route departs from downtown Moab, multiple times daily Monday through Saturday, February through November. Up to 9 passengers per vehicle, kids 5 and older welcome alongside grandparents in their seventies. No off-road skill is needed and there is no hiking; older guests usually sit toward the front with a step stool to get in. Snacks plus cold water are included. All you do is show up.
Highlights
- Most reviewers compare it to a natural rollercoaster they ride, not drive
- Ages 5 to 75+ comfortable; no driving or hiking skill required
- Custom H1 military-grade Hummers with elevated rear seats for full views
- Sweeping views of Hell's Revenge, the Colorado, and the snow-capped La Sals
- Expert local driver shares Moab geology, history, and trail stories
- 2 hours, snacks and water on us; meet downtown and just hop aboard
Location
Moab, Utah
Includes
- Professional driver-guide with expert commentary on Moab geology, history, and local stories
- Custom open-air H1 Hummer with elevated rear seating
- Cold water and light snacks on the trail
- Complimentary MAC souvenir water bottle
Not Included
- Gratuities for your driver (10-20% is the customary range)
- Personal items (sturdy shoes, sun protection, camera)
What to Bring
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops or open sandals)
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
- Camera or phone for photos
- Light jacket or layer in cooler months (February-March, October-November)
- Skip the large bag. The Hummer cabin is tight; large packs are best left behind so everyone has room to ride.
What to Wear
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
- Closed-toe shoes that stay on during bumps and steep angles (sneakers or light hiking shoes)
- Layers in shoulder seasons; mornings can be cool, afternoons warm up quickly
- Sunglasses recommended in open-air Hummer
Itinerary
- Check in at the Moab Adventure Center, 225 S Main Street, and meet your driver
- Climb aboard the H1 Hummer (older guests get a step stool; ride up front for the steadiest seat)
- Roll east out of downtown Moab toward the Sand Flats Recreation Area trailhead (about 3 miles)
- Hell's Revenge trail entry: the signature climb up onto the slickrock fin
- Sand Flats overlooks: dramatic views of the Colorado River canyon and Arches National Park to the north
- Signature obstacles: steep climbs, reverse-down-the-hill descents, and the trail's famous bowls (your driver narrates each one and stops for photos)
- La Sal Mountain panorama: an open ridge with the snow-capped peaks on the horizon
- Return down the trail and back to Moab Adventure Center about 2 hours after departure
Why Book This Tour
The name sounds intimidating. Most guests show up half-expecting to be terrified, and leave saying it felt like a thrill ride at a theme park, only with the Colorado River canyon as the backdrop.
- No driving skill required. A professional pilot does the technical work; you ride.
- Built for mixed-ability groups. Five-year-olds and seventy-five-year-olds end up in the same Hummer routinely. Older guests get the steadier front seat and a step stool.
- The trail you see in every Moab off-road video. Hell's Revenge is the marquee slickrock route; this is the same trail the trucks-and-Jeeps crowd comes to Moab to drive.
- A vehicle most rentals can't match. The H1 military-grade Hummer climbs lines that ATVs and stock 4x4s cannot, with elevated rear seating engineered for views.
- Dense storytelling. Local drivers fold geology, dinosaur tracks, mining history, and Moab lore into the route between climbs.
- Sells out fast. A limited number of vehicles are permitted on the trail each day.