Is Fins N Things open year-round?

Season: Year-round (avoid wet slickrock). Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.

Do I need a permit to ride Fins N Things?

No specific OHV permit is required, though Sand Flats Recreation Area day-use fee $5/vehicle. Standard rules of the managing agency still apply.

What vehicles are allowed?

Allowed vehicle types: Jeep, UTV, Side-by-side. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

BLM · Bureau of Land ManagementIntermediate (3/5)

Fins N Things

Moab, UT

Length

9 mi

Season

Year-round (avoid wet slickrock)

Day-use fee

Permit

Not required

Trail difficulty

Intermediate · 3/5

Rated on PickRV's editorial 1 (novice) to 5 (extreme) scale.

Vehicle types allowed

JeepUTVSide-by-side

Permit and access

No specific OHV permit

Sand Flats Recreation Area day-use fee $5/vehicle.

Known hazards

Steep fin descents
Off-camber slickrock
Tight rock notches

Editorial tip

Run it counter-clockwise on a first visit — the steepest fins are climbs not descents that way, which is more forgiving for newer drivers.

— PickRV editorial team

Official managing-agency source

Trail conditions, permit rates, and seasonal closures change. Always verify the current state of this trail with the managing agency before you ride.

Bureau of Land Management page

https://www.blm.gov/visit/sand-flats-recreation-area

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Questions about Fins N Things

Is Fins N Things open year-round?: Season: Year-round (avoid wet slickrock). Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.
Do I need a permit to ride Fins N Things?: No specific OHV permit is required, though Sand Flats Recreation Area day-use fee $5/vehicle. Standard rules of the managing agency still apply.
What vehicles are allowed?: Allowed vehicle types: Jeep, UTV, Side-by-side. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

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