MOAB ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
Monitor & Merrimac: Full‑Throttle Can‑Am X3 Through Moab’s Slickrock and Sandstone
A guided, operator‑led Can‑Am UTV run through Moab’s Monitor and Merrimac backcountry that covers sandy washes, slickrock, historic remnants and a natural tunnel — this guide explains what you’ll see and how to plan for the 3‑hour outing.
Monitor & Merrimac: Full‑Throttle Can‑Am X3 Through Moab’s Slickrock and Sandstone.
This Exclusive Can‑Am X3 adventure threads wide open desert between Moab’s slickrock outcrops and sandy washes. Professional guides lead the Monitor & Merrimac route, where riders pick up speed across broad sandstone benches, pass the remains of historic sites, look out over vistas toward Arches National Park and pass through a naturally formed tunnel and a sandstone arch — an intense, scenic half‑day in red rock country.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wide‑open sandstone and speed
Monitor & Merrimac is a more open piece of country than Moab’s technical trails; that openness gives riders room to accelerate across slickrock and broad benches for a different, faster kind of off‑road experience.
Sandy washes and slickrock play
Expect alternating sections of sandy washes where you can play and wide slickrock where the trail rolls and dips — the combination is part of why this run feels expansive and energetic.
Tunnel, arch and historic remnants
The route visits the remains of historic sites, offers sweeping viewpoints toward Arches National Park and includes a naturally formed tunnel and one of the area’s sandstone arches — signature photo stops on the run.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
Departing with professional guides, you move between stretches of fast, open slickrock and soft, sandy washes — alternating sustained runs with technical, scenic passages. Guides point out historic remains and vantage points over Arches National Park, and the group takes time to explore a naturally formed tunnel and a sandstone arch before returning to town.
THE LANDSCAPE
Wide‑open sandstone and speed
Monitor & Merrimac is a more open piece of country than Moab’s technical trails; that openness gives riders room to accelerate across slickrock and broad benches for a different, faster kind of off‑road experience.
THE TERRAIN
Sandy washes and slickrock play
Expect alternating sections of sandy washes where you can play and wide slickrock where the trail rolls and dips — the combination is part of why this run feels expansive and energetic.
THE MOMENTS
Tunnel, arch and historic remnants
The route visits the remains of historic sites, offers sweeping viewpoints toward Arches National Park and includes a naturally formed tunnel and one of the area’s sandstone arches — signature photo stops on the run.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The provided trip details list the outing duration as 3 hours.
Meet at 301 S Main St., Moab, UT 84532 before departure.
The supplied details do not list specific personal gear requirements; confirm with the operator before your departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The provided trip details list the outing duration as 3 hours.
When does the tour run?
Departures are available every day with a listed start time of 1:00pm.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location given in the trip details is 301 S Main St., Moab, UT 84532.
Who operates the trip?
The operator listed for this experience is High Point Hummer & ATV.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes — the operator specifies that no passengers under 5 years old are permitted.
What will we see on the route?
Guides will take you through sandy washes, over slickrock, past historic remains, to viewpoints over Arches National Park and through a natural tunnel and a sandstone arch.