FOr the most part you can travel most trails much quicker in Moab in a RZR than a stock jeep, that is because the speeds are higher do to softer suspension. I personally have no desire to ever take a jeep back to Moab after 3500 miles worth in my RZR IN Moab

 

If you already have a RZR I'd take it over spending money on a Jeep. You should be able to cover more ground in a RZR.

 

Or you can rent a RZR or Wildcat in Moab.

But check the web first for the dates of the "Easter Jeep Safari". You don't want to be in Moab when all the jeepers are there. No place to stay, crowded trails...the works.

Pirate

 

Definitely do it in a RZR. It is pretty convenient to rent down there and they are usually street legal. If you plan to be there more than 2 days it may be cheaper to tow yours down there. Either way you will have a blast.

 

Trailered it to Moab, 1,483 miles one way but worth it.

 

Trailered it to Moab, 1,483 miles one way but worth it. View attachment 237345

That looks like a small sand dunes about mile marker 113 off of HWY 191 (i think) south of Moab. It was a fun place for us as well.

Lot's of good trails back in there!!

 

Very cool. Heading there next month for Rally... can't wait.

 

Jeep Safari is already over. It was a gas, but busy as Pirate said. Today I reserved a 2016 XP1K from High Point Hummer and ATV in Moab. In all, with a trailer and taxes it came to $396.46 for 24 hours. Dragging yours down there may be cheaper if you are staying a few days.

I see UTV's everywhere down there. They are faster than the jeeps and prolly more fun if the weather is nice.

The gal I talked to recommended the harder trails. She says these things are so capable they are a bit boring on the easier stuff.

PM me if you want other riding tips or primitive free camping places and have fun!!!

EDIT: I called down there today and spoke with another individual. 07turbo is correct. I was given some bad info. According to the individual I talked to today, The UTV's must be plated to ride on the streets, and only streets with a speed limit of 45 mph and below.

 

I see UTV's everywhere down there. They are faster than the jeeps and prolly more fun if the weather is nice. Also, You can ride them on most streets in town w/o a plate too. You cannot ride in the Natl Parks w/o a plate. I even saw "no ATV/UTV signs in Arches park two weeks ago. I'm pretty sure you can do white rim trail and Schaefer Switchbacks if plated. Both of those are in Canyonlands Natl Park. Absolutely gorgeous views.

It is not true that you can ride around Moab without plates. People might do it, but it is illegal. Utah law says you have to be plated from a reciprocal state AND meet Utah requirements. You need a horn, turn signals, license plate light to name a few of the requirements. Even if plated, you cannot ride in the National Parks in Utah.

There are lots of posts here about Utah laws with links, and newspaper articles about the locals doing everything they can to get rid of UTVs. People that go there and violate the laws, even if they get away with it, will ultimately cost all of us.

Have fun and be safe on your trip.

 

hey bill
question
do you know the scoop on ccw or weapon stashed in rzr in moab
should i call the cops in moab?

 

Chris, I really have no idea. I'm sure you can google it to find out if you don't want to call the Sheriff.

 

I was there last month, so not very old of an article. This was sort of a repeat of an article right after last years Rally on the Rocks, when the locals were upset over the noise from UTVs driving around all hours of day and night.

Like you, I've been going to Moab for lots of years. It has certainly changed a lot over the years. The sheer number of new hotels is a sign of what the off-road industry means to the area, yet the influx of greenies wants to eliminate us. The town is definitely struggling with the conflict.

If you search threads on just this forum, there is a tremendous amount of misinformation as to what street legal means. For instance, Arizona doesn't require turn signals, but Utah does even for those plated in Arizona. To compound the issue, calls have been made to the Sheriffs office with wildly different answers.

All I suggest is, read the actual law and not rely on what someone tells you. Sad to say, that includes the local rental agencies.

 

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All I suggest is, read the actual law and not rely on what someone tells you. Sad to say, that includes the local rental agencies.

Good suggestion!! Hope to ride with you some day, happy trails!!! MJ

 

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We did ride the trail around the back side. I never did see any signs about coming back west over the slick rock. We saw signs about going east but we don't go where we are not supposed to unless we missed a sign or something but we are pretty aware of our surroundings most all the time. If we went somewhere closed it was by mistake.

 

Everytime I go, it seems the signs and closures are in different places.

I wonder if BLM is just making it up as they go.