What are the age and license requirements?

Drivers must be 18 with a valid driver’s license. If the renter has minor passengers, the driver must be 25. Passengers must be at least 42" tall to ride.

What is included with the rental?

Each reservation includes the vehicle, helmets and goggles, a premium damage waiver (limits apply), and a digital map with route recommendations.

Are there additional fees?

Yes. There is a mandatory gas charge based on rental duration and an authorized $1,500 damage deposit per machine collected on arrival by card.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund with TripSafe, per the booking terms.

Do I need prior UTV experience?

No prior experience required—basic off-road driving sense helps. Mad Moose provides guidance and the vehicles include in-console navigation aids.

Where do I meet for the ride?

Check-in is at Old Rd, Hurricane, UT 84737; arrive 30 minutes before your booked start time for waivers and safety orientation.

Top of the World UTV Adventure in Hurricane, UT

Perched above a sweep of rust-red slickrock and wind-shaped dunes, the Top of the World overlook is a two-hour UTV loop run out of Hurricane, Utah. Operated through Mad Moose Rentals, this self-guided ride launches from Old Rd, Hurricane, UT 84737 and threads across roughly 50,000 acres of open trails, sand bowls, and sandstone benches. It’s a short, propulsive taste of the Colorado Plateau’s desert: sand ridges that behave like waves, ledges of iron-rich Navajo sandstone, and horizons that flatten into long blue sky.

The trail itself is mostly hard-packed two-track that graduates into loose sand as you climb toward the overlook. Drivers get to test throttle control on dune transitions and read the line over slickrock ramps; passengers are treated to a raw, exposed landscape—sparse yucca and sagebrush punctuate red expanses, while red-tailed hawks cruise thermals high above. The prize is the Top of the World overlook: a wide, unguarded rim with broad views across Hurricane Valley and the sculpted maze of fins and bowls that define this corner of Utah.

Mad Moose supplies well-maintained UTVs, helmets, goggles, a digital Ride Command-style map, and a damage waiver. Included gear and clear check-in instructions (arrive 30 minutes early) make this an easy, high-thrill outing for families and small groups; drivers must be 18 with a valid license and rental rules require a 2-person minimum per machine. Expect a mandatory gas charge and a $1,500 authorized damage deposit per machine collected on arrival.

What sets this trip apart is the combination of speed and exposure: it’s not a technical rock crawl but it delivers adrenaline and wide-open vistas within a compact window. That balance makes it ideal as a morning burn before heading into longer hikes or as a sunset sprint when the low light chisels the rock. Because the area is largely open and sandy, practice low-pressure tire technique and keep to established tracks to avoid destabilizing fragile cryptobiotic soils.

Practical notes: bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and closed-toe shoes; temperatures swing dramatically, so pack a light layer. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. This two-hour route is a vivid, motorized shortcut to a panoramic desert viewpoint—fast, raw, and unmistakably Utah.

Along the route you’ll find surprisingly varied micro-landscapes: compacted flats that feel like desert beaches, steep sand lips that demand throttle finesse, and small slickrock platforms perfect for stepping out and taking in the view. Photographers should plan for golden hour light on the western rims and keep lens cloths handy—the fine desert dust loves glass. If you want to extend your day, Mad Moose can book longer rentals. Nearby gas stations and grocery options in Hurricane let you top off supplies before going safely.