Good news for anybody who loves Moab's Jeep trails. At their November 18 meeting, Grand County commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation to set up a dedicated motorized trail crew, according to the Moab Times Independent.

How it works

  • The county plans to support as many as five crew positions over 2026 and 2027
  • The state division will supervise the crew, including hiring and training, through its Moab based regional trail crew program
  • The division's trails director said the partnership shifts more of the local crew's work toward motorized routes, while keeping the state's overall balance between motorized and nonmotorized trail support

Commissioner Jacques Hadler said the partnership goes a long way toward letting the motorized community know the county is supportive. Commission Chair Bill Winfield said there has been an imbalance in trail maintenance between motorized and nonmotorized uses.

Our take

Moab's slickrock gets a beating every year, and trail work is what keeps routes open, safe and on their marked lines. A crew focused on the motorized network is a real win for the folks who come here to wheel. The best thing we can all do to help is stay on the trail and leave it better than we found it.