Hell's Revenge, Hard 4x4 trail in Moab, UT
    Hard
    Rock Crawling
    4.9

    Hell's Revenge

    Moab, UTSouthwest

    Hell's Revenge is a hard 6.5 miles off-road trail near Moab, UT. It requires a properly built 4x4 with 33" minimum tires, Front & rear lockers, Low-range transfer case and is best run March - November. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    Hell's Revenge is Moab's most famous slickrock trail, a 6.5-mile playground of petrified sand dunes that showcases everything that makes Utah wheeling legendary. The trail climbs across steep sandstone fins, dips into sand-filled bowls, and winds past sheer drop-offs with views of the Colorado River far below. Named obstacles like Hell's Gate, Escalator, and Tip-Over Challenge have become bucket-list features for off-roaders worldwide. The unique Navajo Sandstone provides remarkable traction when dry, allowing vehicles to ascend seemingly impossible angles. At every turn, the red rock landscape offers stunning photography opportunities, especially during golden hour when the sandstone glows.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    The slickrock here is actually Navajo Sandstone, about 180 million years old from ancient sand dunes.

    #2

    Despite the name, the rock provides excellent traction when dry due to its sandpaper-like texture.

    #3

    The Hell's Gate obstacle was featured in countless magazine covers and videos since the 1970s.

    #4

    The Colorado River visible from the trail carved the landscape over millions of years.

    Length
    6.5 miles
    Elevation
    4,000 - 5,200 ft
    Best Season
    March - November
    Permit
    Not Required
    SlickrockColorado River viewsTechnical climbsIconic

    🛞 Tires

    required
    33" minimum tires
    35" preferred for better grip on slickrock

    🔧 Suspension

    recommended
    3"+ lift kit
    Helps with approach angles on steep climbs

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    required
    Front & rear lockers
    Essential for steep slickrock ascents
    required
    Low-range transfer case

    🪢 Recovery

    recommended
    Winch
    Helpful for steep hill recovery

    🛡️ Protection

    required
    Rock sliders
    Protect against slickrock scrapes
    required
    Skid plates

    📦 Other

    recommended
    High-clearance bumpers
    1
    Trailhead
    38.5755, -109.5123
    2
    Hell's Gate
    38.5612, -109.5234
    3
    Tip-Over Challenge
    38.5592, -109.5291
    4
    Colorado River Overlook
    38.5534, -109.5356

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    GPS Coordinates

    38.5592, -109.5291

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