Often referred to as “the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the World,” one would be hard-pressed to not find an ATV trail or activity they wouldn’t enjoy in Moab, Utah. In fact, you’d have to pretty much despise the outdoors all together.
The thousands of miles of ATV trails in and around Moab present rock crawling enthusiasts with some tough challenges and the most breathtaking scenic back drops in the world. Names such as “Hell’s Revenge” and “Metal Masher” suggest what lies ahead, and these are some of the easier ones!
ATV trails are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult. ATV trails with rankings of a 3 will have some tough obstacles, but there are usually by-passes for the timid, and a 4 ranked trail may require a winch or a whole bunch of friends with a rope. So you say you want to see what a 5 ranking has to offer? Well, you’re just asking for trouble.
Get your feet wet first. Take a ride up Porcupine Rim and take a peek into John Wayne’s back yard. From the top of the rim, you’ll look down on monumental valley where many Hollywood classics were filmed.
Moab thrives on outdoor junkie tourism. While you’ll definitely want to check out the ATV trails, don’t be afraid to partake in other activities that you’ll find advertised up and down Moab’s main drag. Mountain biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, Jeep and ATV rentals, rock climbing, skydiving and scenic boat rides down the Colorado River can all be found here. Canyoneering trips with High Point Hummer and ATV come highly recommended. You’ll tackle some of the toughest trails in a Hummer H1, and rappel down a 120-foot arch into Negro Bill’s Canyon. Don’t be afraid to try something new!
There’s plenty of room for everyone in Moab, whether you plan to camp or stay at one of many area hotels. The restaurants are also top notch. Avoid the usual fast food joints and check out the local tastes. The beer cheese soup and microbrews at the Moab Brewery are a must! The burgers at Eddie McStiff’s are excellent and the Drunken Noodles at Singha Authentic Thai Cuisine will jolt your chapped lips.
Moab sits at the top of our must-do off-road vacation list. And there’s always something new and spectacular to see or do every time we return.
Tom Kaiser is Managing Editor of ATV Magazine. You can read more of Tom’s ATV riding adventures at http://www.atvmagonline.com or become a fan of ATV Magazine on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/atvmag
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