Fins And Things ATV Trail

The "fins" are the Navajo Sandstone slickrock northeast of Moab, and the "things" are what remains as the fins erode. The fins started as wind-blown sand dunes some 200 million years ago, they got cemented into sandstone, and they are now going full circle back to sand blowing in the wind.

The trail is reached via the Sand Flats road, and the territory it covers is the rolling country east of the Hell's Revenge trail and between Negro Bill Canyon and North Fork of Mill Creek Canyon. Sand Flats is now a fee area for individual visitors. There are a few sudden and steep climbs on and off the slickrock that can be difficult for vehicles with long overhangs. Any tire tread will do on the slickrock, but the clearance added by tall tires is always an advantage, while an aggressive tread helps in the sand. Approximate mileage: 25 total, 13 off highway.

Difficulty Rating

4 (old 3.5)

Scenery

The views near and far are exceptionally scenic. The Navajo mounds and fins are themselves interesting, and the deep canyon system of Negro Bill adds a special dimension. Farther to the east are the red mesa rims at the base of the snow-covered La Sal Mountains.

Road Surface

Most of the travel time is on slickrock or very sandy dirt. Some of the climbs are aggravated by a loose-sand approach, and there is some deep, loose sand.

Obstacles

One hill of deep sand has a sharp turn that thwarts the high-speed approach often needed in sand, but the hill can be bypassed. There are several steep ups and downs on the slickrock that will drag front, rear, and maybe middle of some vehicles. Slickrock climbs called "Frenchie's Fin" and "Ken's Climb" are very steep.

Resources

Moab ATV Guides

• High Point Hummer & ATV Tours & Rentals
• Southern Utah Scenic Tours
• Adrift Adventures Moab
• Moab Adventure Center
• Canyonlands By Night & Day
• Southwest Adventure Tours
• Navtec Expeditions

All Moab ATV Trails

Moab ATV Trails

• 3-D Trail
• Copper Ridge
• Fins and Things ATV Trail
• Hells Revenge
• Metal Masher
• Secret Spire
• White Rim
• Behind Rocks
• Crystal Geyser
• Flat Iron Mesa
• Hey Joe Canyon
• Moab Rim
• Seven Mile Rim
• Wipe Out Hill
• Chicken Corners
• Dome Plateau
• Gold Bar Rim Trail
• Hole in the Rock
• Poison Spider
• Steel Bender
• Cliff Hanger
• Elephant Hill
• Golden Spike ATV Trail
• Kane Creek
• Porcupine Rim
• Top of the World Trail

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