These are just general write ups. For how the trail is being ran on the day you sign up be sure & check the forums in the trail section on the day you sign up for.
This is the Hells Revenge Trail but emphasizes taking the bypasses for all major obstacles.
The premier slickrock trail lies northeast of town between the Sand Flats Road and the river. There are long stretches of slickrock where the 4WD trail have been marked (a yellow, sometimes white, paint design that resembles a flame). There are other paint marks, too, for mountain bikes and emergency medical services. The most difficult obstacles are out of the stock-vehicle class, but those can be bypassed. There are steep climbs and descents and some edges that are not for the faint of heart. The steep slopes, however, are not technically difficult because of the excellent traction on sandstone. In a few places, the trail crosses the now-famous “Slickrock Bike Trail,” a motorcycle and mountain-bicycle trail. (Sand Flats is now a fee area for individual visitors, but because this event pays a land-use fee, the goneMOAB Event pay no additional fee.) Approximate mileages: 16 total, 12 off highway.
Scenery: The large vistas sweep full circle from the La Sal Mountains through Arches National Park to the cliff rims that overlook Moab Valley. The nearby country is an amazing stretch of bare sandstone with clefts and canyons, including the Colorado River canyon.Road Surface: In addition to the slickrock, there are rock ledges, broken rock, sandy dirt, and a little blow sand.
Obstacles: The first clump of slickrock has high mounds and steep descents that lead to a second mound that does the same thing. The major slickrock area includes steep climbs, sharp turns, and a hair-raising descent along a steep ridge with little room for error left or right.
Trail Rating: Blue
There are a few spots where the pucker factor will make someone with no experience nervous…. so just pay attention to your spotter and you will be fine.