Trail Overview

Fins & Things, located in the Sand Flats Recreation Area in Moab, is accessible from the Sand Flats road. A one-day pass for private vehicles is $5, a 7-day pass is $10, and an annual pass is $25. Out of state ATVs or UTVs require a permit. OHV permits are valid for 12 months and cost $30. Passes and permits are available online only. As of January 1, 2023, all OHV operators must complete the Utah Off-Highway vehicle education course, also available online. Fins & Things features the famous "slick rock" sandstone of Moab. This is a one-way road only, and it is clearly marked. Prepare for steep climbs and descents, deep sand, and loose rocks. A challenging trail with precarious terrain, Fins and Things is recommended for experienced drivers. This is trail is a great example of what Moab has to offer.

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Difficulty

The trail consists of loose rock, dirt, and sand with some slickrock surfaces. There is some erosion, in addition to washes, gulches, and rock steps no higher than 18 inches. Tall tires (33 inches or greater) and limited slip are a plus. 4WD is required. Enhanced suspension travel and good ground clearance are helpful. Good driving skills are also a plus.

Technical Rating

Kory Simmons

Jun 01, 2026

Open

Jim Churchman

May 14, 2026

Open

The trail was in great shape and low traffic.

Brad Barton

May 12, 2026

Open

We had 2x Polaris Ranger XDs, 1x Polaris General and 1x Polaris Xpedition in our group. No problems at all. I love the fins towards the end of the trail.

Christian Michaelson

May 02, 2026

Open

Good day on the trail. A pretty bus day. Big group of Grenadiers out there made things a little slow, but they were cool and let us pass. Good group. Everyone was kind and supportive. Trail was a blast!

Nichole Paine

Apr 24, 2026

Open

Too much for a novice - the terrain is rough (as expected) but was so busy that it didn't feel as though one had time to work their way through.

Moises Torres

Apr 18, 2026

Open

Pretty good trail for a full size truck, some obstacles seem sketchy but not too bad. I completed the trail with tent and fully loaded bed on 37s

Michael Kuhn

Apr 16, 2026

Open

Fins and Things is a great trail. On the back side there are a lot of rocks to climb. Not to technical, just a lot of fun. We had a blast.

Brad Lambert

Apr 10, 2026

Open

Good moderate trail. I agree with the 4/10 rating. We did it in a jeep with 2” lift & 33” tires. Obstacles are worth being cautious on but nothing you need a custom rig for.

Nicholas Massoudi

Mar 21, 2026

Open

ONX ratings are weird. I’ve done trails rated 7/10 that should be 4/10 and then this one that is rated 4/10 and should be a 5/10. Anyway SXS make it look easy and there are a ton of them out there. I did it in my 3rd gen 4Runner with rear locker and 34” tires. It was fun but my hitch was so low that I couldn’t do Kenny’s Climb. Otherwise it was an intense trail with very steep climbs and descents. Be prepared and get out to look before driving off a cliff.

Luca H

Mar 19, 2026

Open

Trail rated in OnX at 4/10. Moab trail map rates it a 5/10. I’d say that it’s definitely not a 4. More of 5-6 in my opinion. Ran it on 33s with 2.5 inch lift. 4Lo needed did not need to use center diff lock. YouTube videos don’t do it justice. Be prepared for some underbody and lots hitch hits if you have 33s like me. But overall a fun trail.

Alex Evans

Mar 07, 2026

Open

Always a fun trail. Ran with a stock JL Rubicon on 33s without issue though did take a couple of bypasses, like at Kenny’s climb.

Brian Holcomb

Mar 04, 2026

Open

Super fun trial end up with a battle scar but pick a better line than me and you will be fine.

Joshua Kraner

Feb 16, 2026

Open

Very fun and a lot steeper than the YouTube videos do justice. This was our first trail in the Moab area and I’d definitely recommend it.

Arun S

Dec 30, 2025

Open

Awesome trail, did it with stock LR4 with All terrain tires. Some obstacles were gnarly, scraped the hitch but otherwise super fun. Beautiful views too, must do in the Moab area.

Nate M

Nov 25, 2025

Open