UTV RALLY ON THE ROCKS
— Joining the fun at Moab, Utah —
Before the very first Rally on the Rocks, promoters questioned people about five possible rally locations, and the majority voted for Moab, Utah’s famous slick rocks. Moab is a worldwide vacation destination boasting awesome red-rock formations and vistas overlooking the Colorado River. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks draw millions to Moab, and the myriad of trails surrounding Moab have long been a favorite of 4×4 fans, long before there were UTVs. Moab hosts the Easter Jeep Safari for nine days in April (13–21) and the five-day Discount Tire Rally on the Rocks (ROTR).
For the 12th annual ROTR, 12–15 daily guided rides left the Old Spanish Trail Arena, with 37 rides having trail sponsors that gave away product swag and prizes—as if breathtaking scenery and awesome views weren’t enough. Trails vary in difficulty with nine Easy ratings, five Moderate ratings and nine Difficult/Extreme ratings. Better yet, all but nine trails have police escorts from the arena to trailheads and back, so UTVs get to parade through town! Many local rental and tour-company employees volunteer to guide, sweep and spot for participants, making sure all have a great time on the trails. The rides challenge drivers and provide plenty of down time for making new friends. They also conclude with enough time left for fun at the rally headquarters. Many participants also do free rides up Moab Rim Trail in the evening to see the sunset and the city lights from above.
MORE FUN AT THE SPANISH TRAIL
This year, Honda chose ROTR for its public unveiling of the new Talon 1000R and 1000X sport UTVs, offering demo rides. Can-Am, Yamaha, and Polaris were also trail sponsors and vendors. The 24,000 square-foot rodeo arena houses an indoor and extended outdoor vendor area, and many participants dry camp on the adjacent horse-racing track. Vendors show off their latest UTV products, and most have rally specials and product installation. Wednesday ends with an ice-cream social and product raffle, and Friday was the big catered dinner and main raffle with a flat-bed trailer full of UTV swag, T-shirts, hats, grab bags, and even cash prizes.
WHERE TO CAMP:
Dry camping available at Old Spanish
Trail Arena
OK RV Park
3310 Old Spanish Valley Dr.
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-1400
www.okrvpark.com
Moab KOA
3225 S. Hwy 191
Moab, Utah 84532
(800) 562-0372, (435) 259-6682
www.koa.com/campgrounds/moab
Moab Rim RV & Cabins
1900 S. Hwy 191
Moab, Utah 84532
(888) 599-6622
www.moabrv.com
Canyonlands Campground (RV & Cabins)
555 S. Main St.
Moab, Utah 84532
(800) 522-6848
www.canyonlandsrv.com
ROTR CONTACTS:
www.rallyontherocks.com
Rally Headquarters
Old Spanish Trail Arena
3641 S. Hwy 191
Moab, UT 84532
Utah State Parks & Recreation
1594 W. North Temple, Suite 116
Moab, UT 84532
(800) OHV-RIDE
(801) 538-7433
www.stateparks.utah.gov/ohv
Moab Info Center
(435) 259-8825
UTV TOURS & RENTALS:
Moab Cowboy UTV Tours
97 S Main St.
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 220-0746
www.moabcowboy.com
Moab Tour Company
427 N. Main St.
Moab, UT 84532
(877) 725-7317
www.moabtourcompany.com
Highpoint Hummer & UTV Tours
281 N. Main St.
Moab, UT 84532
(877) 486- 6833
www.highpointhummer.com
Moab SxS Adventures
854 S. Main St.
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 210-4153
www.moabsidexside.com
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