What is the minimum age to ride?

Passengers can be as young as 4, but children must meet the 42-inch height minimum to ride safely.

Do I need a driver’s license?

Yes—drivers must be 18 with a valid driver’s license; if minors are passengers the renting driver must be 25.

Is safety gear provided?

Yes—Mad Moose provides helmets and goggles and covers a safety briefing before departure.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Old Rd Hurricane, UT 84737; arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time to check in.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund through TripSafe if applicable.

Can I add other rentals after the tour?

Yes—Mad Moose offers boats, jet skis and additional UTV rentals; ask about repeat-customer discounts when you book.

Throttle the West Rim: 2-Hour UTV Adventure from Hurricane, UT | Self-Guided Tour | ATV/UTV

Two-hour UTV Adventure Tour: Race across Southern Utah’s red-rock edge in a way that gets you into the landscape rather than just looking at it. The 2 Hour UTV Adventure Tour runs out of Greater Zion near Hurricane, Utah, with a meeting point at Old Rd Hurricane, UT 84737, and launches riders into the West Rim and Sand Hollow trail network. Mad Moose Rentals & Tours outfits riders with easy-to-drive UTVs and a short safety briefing before you head onto a mix of slickrock, sandy wash, and wind-sculpted dunes. The route takes you over red rock formations and broad viewpoints where the pale blue of Sand Hollow Reservoir cuts across the rust-colored basin. At higher overlooks, you get sweeping views toward Zion National Park’s cliffs and the mosaic of Navajo Sandstone that defines this region’s geology. Along the way the tour pauses at local highlights — Mad Moose Rock, Sand Mountain, Top of the World, Sugar Bowl, Competition Hill and other striking features — spots that are built for photos and for stretching your legs. The experience balances adrenaline and accessibility: machines are beginner-friendly, guides teach sand driving techniques and every machine has Ride Command GPS to keep you on route. The tour includes sand boarding on dunes and photo stops, and is suitable for families (children must meet the 42-inch height minimum to ride). Guests should arrive 30 minutes early to check in and sign waivers; Mad Moose requires one liability release per machine and provides helmets and goggles. What makes this trip special is its setting: the West Rim trails move quickly from wind-polished sandstone to loose dune fields, creating a tactile map of erosion, deposition, and desert plant life. You’ll notice brittle desert shrubs, pockets of cryptobiotic soil, and the stark contrast between exposed slickrock and the pastel surface of the reservoir. Guides share concise geology and local history, and the route’s variety means a two-hour outing feels like a full-day sampler. Practical notes: drivers must be 18 with a valid license; if carrying minors, the renting driver must be 25. The company recommends sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and layered clothing for wind and temperature swings. Book early during peak season and cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Whether you’re chasing photo ops, a family thrill, or a crash course in off-road technique, this UTV tour delivers high-impact scenery and hands-on adventure on Greater Zion’s West Rim. Groups can split across machines (two-person minimum per vehicle), and Mad Moose runs a fleet of well-maintained, new-model UTVs with in-console navigation. After the tour ask about booking boats or jet skis at Sand Hollow—repeat-customer discounts are available if you plan to extend your outdoor day.