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
Total time on slickrock is roughly 90 minutes; transit to and from the trailhead adds the rest. There is no required hiking. Many guests choose to step out at one or two overlooks to stretch and take photos.

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.