4x4 / UTV / guided tour
Hell's Revenge
Choose it for the memorable slickrock fins. Downgrade the plan if weather, vehicle fit, fear of exposure, or driver experience is uncertain.
Sand Flats Recreation Area6/10 · ModerateAbout 6.5 miles by Grand County; BLM trailhead access in Sand Flats · Plan a half day after source and weather checks
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On the route
Obstacles
Source coordinates and clearly marked route estimates.
1Mile 0.0–0.1Entrance finSevere · main route2Mile 0.7–1.0Slickrock fins and domesSevere · main route3Mile 1.5Sharp sandy turnModerate · route finding4Mile 1.6Slickrock bike crossingCaution · crossing5Overlook spurHell's GateExtreme · optional6Mile 3.1Black Hole turnSevere · route finding7Before Mile 4.0Closed hot tubsClosed · do not enter8Mile 4.0Mickey's Hot TubExtreme · optional9Mile 4.1Narrow ledge descentSevere · main route10Late-route spurEscalatorExtreme · optional11Mile 4.5Slickrock bike crossingCaution · crossing12Mile 4.8Tip-Over ChallengeExtreme · optional13Mile 4.8 junctionThe StaircaseSevere · alternate exit14Mile 5.0Original exit ledgesSevere · main exit
Best for
- Guided UTV or Jeep tours
- Experienced 4x4 drivers
- Visitors who want the signature Moab slickrock day
Do not attempt if
- Recent rain or slick conditions have not been checked
- The driver is new to steep slickrock fins
- The group needs a mellow scenic road