About Hell's Revenge Trailhead
Hell’s Revenge Trailhead serves as the gateway for a challenging and iconic 4×4 route through the slickrock mesas near Moab, Utah. The trail is known for steep slickrock climbs, narrow ledges, and dramatic rock formations. Only very experienced drivers with advanced off-highway vehicles should attempt the route, though hikers may also explore – but they should watch for vehicle traffic and navigate the slick sandstone with care.About half a mile from the trailhead, the Hell’s Revenge Dinosaur Tracksite preserves over 50 footprints in a limestone layer within Jurassic Navajo Sandstone. These trace fossils come from at least three types of dinosaurs that lived here about 190 million-years-ago, including the large, predatory Dilophosaurus; the small, meat-eating Segisaurus; and Seitaad, an ancestor of large, long-necked dinosaurs. This site offers some of the only evidence in the region for these particular genera.Hours and SeasonsOpen year-round. Weather can be extreme; hot summers and cold winters make spring and fall the best seasons for visiting.Hell’s Revenge 4x4 TrailThe Hell’s Revenge 4×4 Trail is a popular — but extremely difficult — route through slickrock terrain. It’s about 6.5 miles long and takes 2–3 hours to navigate. Only very experienced drivers with advanced vehicles should attempt it; it is not suitable for ATVs.The trail starts just past the Sand Flats Recreation Area entrance station and crosses the Slickrock Bike Trail (marked with painted white “dashes”), which is open only to motorcycles and mountain bikes.Stay on trail: All vehicles must remain on designated roads and trails.No open play areas: All play occurs on the marked trail; roadside parking only.Trailer parking: Available at the trailheadSpeed limit: 15 mphThe trail includes several optional obstacles — such as the Escalator and Tip‑Over Challenge. When watching, please park on the road and out of vehicle travel paths.Additional information is available through the Sand Flats Recreation A
