Short answer: Yes. On a U-Drive tour you take the wheel of a four-seat Kawasaki KRX 1000 and drive Moab’s legendary Hell’s Revenge Trail yourself, while an expert guide leads every obstacle from the vehicle ahead. No off-road experience is needed — drivers must be 18+ with a valid license, and passengers can be any age. Runs are 3.5 hours, from $99 per seat.
Most Moab off-road tours put you in the passenger seat. A U-Drive flips that: you do the driving, and the guide does the navigating. Here’s exactly how it works and what to expect.
What is a U-Drive tour?
A U-Drive is a guided self-drive off-road experience. You pilot your own Kawasaki KRX 1000 side-by-side through Moab’s Sand Flats Recreation Area — Hell’s Revenge, Dinosaur Tracks, and The Overlook — following an expert guide who leads every obstacle and talks you through each climb and descent. Every photo and video is you driving, not riding along. Runs last about 3.5 hours.
Do you need off-road experience to drive Hell’s Revenge?
No. Most U-Drive guests have never driven a UTV before. The KRX is intuitive — gas, brake, and a steering wheel — and you get a full safety briefing and vehicle orientation before you roll out. On the trail, your guide leads every line. If an obstacle looks intimidating, the guide walks it on foot and talks you through it, or drives your vehicle over it for you — no judgment and no extra charge. Most first-timers end up driving obstacles they were sure they’d skip.
What do you drive?
A Kawasaki KRX 1000 — a 999cc side-by-side built for exactly this terrain, with engineered grip on slickrock, a full safety cage, and seating for up to four. That means you can bring family or friends along in the same vehicle. Bring your phone, too: drivers and passengers are welcome to film the whole run.
Who can drive? Age and license requirements
Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. Passengers can be any age — all ages are welcome, and booster seats and helmets are provided for younger riders. Many U-Drive groups are parents driving with their kids along for the ride.
Daytime or sunset: which run to pick
Both runs are 3.5 hours on Hell’s Revenge in a KRX 1000, from $99 per seat. Daytime runs give you maximum trail time and full panoramic views. Sunset runs hit the trail as the canyon walls light up red — the best photo conditions on the slickrock, with limited availability that books out fast.
What’s included
- No deposit, no card hold. Show up, sign in, get briefed, and drive — your card stays in your wallet.
- An expert guide on every run who leads every obstacle and keeps the group safe start to finish.
- Gear and extras: full safety briefing, goggles and masks, snacks and water, booster seats and helmets for kids, and built-in photo stops.
- Rain or shine. Moab showers make slickrock more dramatic, not less drivable. Tours run in light weather; if conditions are genuinely unsafe, you’re rescheduled or refunded in full.
How to book your U-Drive
Book single seats online anytime, or call (435) 260-8913 for full-vehicle bookings, private groups, or custom rates — no aggregator markup. Spring (March–June) and fall (September–November) book out weeks ahead, so reserve as soon as your dates are set. See full U-Drive details and book here.
The bottom line
Yes, you can absolutely drive Hell’s Revenge yourself — no experience required. A U-Drive puts you behind the wheel of a capable KRX 1000 with an expert guide leading every obstacle, so you get the thrill and the story without the risk of going it alone. It’s the most hands-on way to experience Moab’s most famous trail.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive Hell’s Revenge myself with no experience?
Yes. Most U-Drive guests have never driven a UTV. You get a full safety briefing, the KRX is simple to operate, and an expert guide leads every obstacle on the trail.
How much does a Moab U-Drive tour cost?
U-Drive rock crawling on Hell’s Revenge starts at $99 per seat for a 3.5-hour run. Full-vehicle and group rates are available by phone.
What is the age requirement to drive a UTV in Moab?
Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. Passengers can be any age, and booster seats and helmets are provided for kids.
What vehicle do you drive on a U-Drive tour?
A Kawasaki KRX 1000 — a 999cc side-by-side with a full safety cage and seating for up to four, built for Moab’s slickrock terrain.
What happens if I can’t get up an obstacle?
Your guide stops and talks you through the line, or drives your vehicle over the obstacle for you — no judgment and no extra charge. You’re never stuck.
Ready to take the wheel?