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Moab Trail
System ATV & UTV / SxS Riding Area Review
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If you do not have an ATV or Side-by-Side and
wish to experience the trails first hand, there
are plenty of places to rent one along the way.
We highly recommend High Point Hummer and ATV
rentals, who have a wide variety of machines and
also offer guided tours. You can check out www.highpointhummer.com
for more information on their services and prices.
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High
Point Hummer & ATV Rentals has some
of the best machines & knowledge of
the Moab Trail Stystem. They have many ATV
& Side-by-Sides to choose from including
the Honda Rancher 420 Utility ATV, Polaris
Sportsman 550 two seat ATV, Polaris RZR
570, RZR S 800, RZR 4 800, RZR XP 900, &
RZR XP 4 900 Side-by-Sides & they also
offer guided ATV & SxS tours |
Since Moab it is a wilderness type of riding
it is important to have the proper safety equipment
and supplies before heading off on any trails.
Although the trails are clearly marked, we recommend
having a topographical map of the area to guide
you. You can also purchase a book called “ATV
Trails Guide Moab, UT” by Charles A. Wells,
which gives a detailed overview of the area and
trails, and includes maps of the trails system.
We used this book on our ride and it came in very
handy. One important rule is to never ride alone
as the trails can be unpredictable at times. It
is also important to bring plenty of water and
some food. A tow rope could come in handy and
even a small tool kit or a spare tire if you have
room.
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hitting the trails we suggest purchasing
an ATV trail guide book that includes maps
of the Moab trail system
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There
are restroom & picknic areas along some
of the main trails at Moab that are a nice
feature to the trail system |
Even though Moab seems like a remote place,
there are plenty of areas where you can get cell
phone reception, so we recommend bringing along
your phone in case anything should happen. While
there are many sandy areas in Moab, dune flags
are only required in designated sand dune areas,
so be sure to check beforehand whether the area
you are riding will require one.
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Moab Trail System features many terrains
including rocky sections, desert like sections
with sand dunes, and even some snow in the
winter months |
The most popular times to visit Moab are of course
late spring and summer when the weather is warm.
We took our trip in late fall, and even though it
was a little cooler outside, we were still treated
to good weather. The cooler weather also limits
the number of people, offering a less crowded riding
experience for those who wish to get away from it
all. Another advantage to going in the off-season
is that lodging and other services are quite a bit
cheaper and there are incredible deals to be had
on hotels, dining and other recreational activities.
Once you have taken care of business, and have
all of your safety gear and registrations in order,
you should be ready to get out there and have
a great time like we did. We recommend, if you
have the time, to take a few days and explore
the area. There are so many sights to see and
so many different trails, you will never be bored
as there is something different around every turn.
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