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Short on time but craving big red-rock scenery? This two-hour guided UTV run out of Torrey threads the Great Western Trail through Velvet Ridge, offering high cliffs, banded sandstone, and a compact off-road taste of Capitol Reef country.
Short on time but craving big red-rock scenery? This two-hour guided UTV run out of Torrey threads the Great Western Trail through Velvet Ridge, offering high cliffs, banded sandstone, and a compact off-road taste of Capitol Reef country.
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Operated by Capitol Reef Outfitters · Torrey, Utah
Engine noise and a cloud of red dust announce the start: you pull up at the log archway just off Highway 24, straps click into place, and the guide points the way toward a shelf of rainbow-hued hills the locals call the Velvets.
moderate.
2 hours.
Suitable for people with average fitness; drivers should be able to enter/exit vehicles and brace on uneven terrain.
Yes—ride-along seats are available; bookings permit passengers to join a guided UTV if there is space.
Drivers must be at least 16 years old and present a valid driver’s license or off-highway-vehicle certificate to operate a UTV.
All sales are final for this operator; no refunds are available for cancellations, so confirm plans before booking.
Yes—helmets and a safety orientation are supplied; guides also carry a bulk water jug for refills and basic first-aid kits.
The area sits on the eastern edge of the Waterpocket Fold; early Mormon settlers and ranchers shaped Torrey’s human footprint while the plateau’s geology records uplift and ancient inland seas.
Stay on established trails to limit erosion—vegetation recovery in this arid landscape is slow; operators cooperate with land managers to minimize new trail creation.
Capitol Reef Outfitters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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