What are the age requirements?

Passengers must be at least 42" tall to ride. Renters must be 18 with a valid driver’s license; drivers carrying minors must be 25.

What is included with the rental?

Included: vehicle, helmets & goggles, premium damage waiver option ($1,500 max out of pocket), and a digital map with route recommendations.

Is there a deposit or damage policy?

Yes — a $1,500 authorized damage deposit is required on every machine and collected at arrival via credit/debit card.

Can I cancel my reservation?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund if you book with TripSafe per the operator’s policy.

Is there a fuel charge?

Yes — there is a mandatory gas charge based on the duration of your rental; budget for this in addition to the rental rate.

Where and when do we check in?

Check-in is at Old Rd Hurricane, UT 84737. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time to complete paperwork and safety briefings.

Race the Redrock: The West Rim Self-Guided UTV Adventure Near Hurricane, Utah

The West Rim — A Self-Guided Adventure takes you into Southern Utah’s raw red-rock country just outside Hurricane, Utah. In a focused two-hour loop, you pilot a Polaris UTV across slickrock, sandstone fins and wind-sculpted dunes to iconic local features like the Flintstone House, the Toll Booths, The Funnel and the narrow ledge known as Cliffhanger.

Mad Moose’s Hurricane meeting point is Old Rd Hurricane, UT 84737; arrive thirty minutes before your reservation so staff can process waivers, fit helmets and brief your group. Rentals include the vehicle, helmets and goggles, a premium damage waiver option, and an in-console digital map loaded with route suggestions. Riders pay a mandatory gas charge and leave a $1,500 authorized damage deposit on card at check-in. Machines run best on wide open stretches and over the knobby, sandstone slickrock that defines this section of the Colorado Plateau.

The trail’s geology is the show: layers of Navajo and Entrada sandstone shaped into knife-edge fins, rounded domes and strata that glow orange at sunset. Vegetation is classic high desert—sage, low scrub and scattered pinyon and juniper—so shade is rare and temperatures swing fast. Wildlife sightings are part of the rhythm here: songbirds, raptors and the occasional desert mammal cross the route in the cool hours.

Why book this excursion? It’s the fastest way to feel the scale and drama of Southern Utah’s backcountry while still enjoying a controlled, family-friendly machine. The West Rim balances accessible thrills—moderate obstacles like The Funnel and Toll Booths—with the freedom to explore at your own pace. The company’s newer fleet and GPS-enabled Ride Command units reduce navigation anxiety so you can focus on lines and light.

Plan for sun and wind: sunscreen, goggles and ample water are non-negotiable. The experience is ideal for visitors staying in Hurricane or nearby St. George who want high-adrenaline exploration without committing to a long technical trail. Consider linking this outing with a river trip or a slot canyon hike to round out a Southern Utah weekend.

Mad Moose positions itself as a local touchpoint for motorized adventure in Washington County—offering repeat-customer discounts across UTVs, boats and jet skis—while emphasizing safety through waivers and a required safety video. For a compact, vivid taste of Utah’s redrock country, The West Rim delivers speed, scenery and a clear path into the region’s most cinematic terrain.

Whether you're an experienced off-roader chasing technical lines or a first-time driver craving wide-open desert vistas, this short but compact tour delivers maximum scenery per hour. Bring a camera mounted securely, respect private property signs, and leave no trace—your throttle opens doors, but stewardship keeps those doors open for the next generation of riders. Book early during high season to secure preferred machines.