MOAB SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Follow the Leader: Drive Moab’s Slickrock in a Guided Follow‑Along
A hands‑on, guide‑led follow‑along off‑road service in Moab that lets you pilot your own 4x4 while an expert Portal Offroad guide manages route, timing, spotting, and interpretation.
Follow the Leader: Drive Moab’s Slickrock in a Guided Follow‑Along.
Beneath a high desert sky, Portal Offroad’s Follow‑Along Half Trail hands you the wheel while keeping a seasoned guide at the front of the line. The service pairs independent driving with local expertise, letting groups of street‑legal, high‑clearance 4x4s tackle Moab’s famous slickrock and technical trails with real‑time communication, spotting, and interpretation from an experienced guide.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Choose from Moab’s iconic trails
Book the follow‑along service on landmark routes — from panoramic, beginner‑friendly runs to technical rock‑crawling lines — including Hell’s Revenge, Fins & Things, 7 Mile Rim, Poison Spider, Cliffhanger, and Moab Rim, or request a custom route matched to your vehicle and goals.
You drive; the guide leads
Participants follow in their own off‑road capable vehicles while a Portal Offroad Jeep leads the way, setting pace, managing timing, and delivering narration, trail interpretation, and photo opportunities throughout the outing.
Real‑time coaching and spotting
Guides provide two‑way communication, spotting on technical sections, and customized instruction so drivers—whether new to off‑roading or experienced—gain confidence and safety without surrendering the wheel.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The follow‑along format blends the autonomy of driving your own rig with the assurance of local leadership: you follow a Portal Offroad guide in a designated Jeep while receiving live instruction, spotting, and route narration. Trails are selected and paced to match your group’s comfort and vehicle capability, turning challenging sections into teachable moments and scenic stretches into photo stops.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this follow‑along service.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trip length varies by chosen trail; typical follow‑along outings run roughly 2–4 hours depending on route and customization.
Bring a sense of adventure and your own properly equipped vehicle; guides provide water along the way and optional add‑ons such as recovery gear rentals and GoPro trail footage are available.
You must drive a street‑legalish, high‑clearance, off‑road capable 4x4; group size is flexible (single vehicles up to multiple‑vehicle convoys) and routes are planned to match vehicle capability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I drive my own vehicle on the tour?
Yes — the Follow‑Along service is designed for guests to drive their own street‑legalish, high‑clearance, off‑road capable 4x4 while following a Portal Offroad guide.
How long is the follow‑along outing?
Duration varies by trail and customization; typical outings run in the 2–4 hour range.
What does the guide provide during the trip?
The guide leads the route in a Portal Offroad Jeep, manages timing and technical decisions, provides spotting, real‑time communication, trail interpretation, and photo opportunities.
Is water provided?
Yes — guides provide refreshing water along the way.
Are there add‑ons or extra services?
Optional add‑ons include recovery gear rentals and GoPro trail footage; guides can also design custom routes based on your preferences and vehicle capability.