Direction of Travel The southern and northern sections of the trail are mostly one-way travel only, with the south section being strictly one-way only. Please remember to stay on the marked route and follow the one-way signs. The entrances and exits do change from time to time but are well-signed. Always follow the signage versus a GPX or app in the event of trail alignment changes. If you are uncertain about the direction of the trail on slickrock, follow the black tire marks and white paint.

Vehicle Recommendations Bone-stock high-clearance SUV-type vehicles will struggle in spots, but the trail is doable. A small lift and larger tires will be helpful. Lockers aren't necessary, but they are helpful. Whichever you drive, air those tires down for traction and have a spotter.

Road Surface and Obstacles Fins and Things is almost entirely on slickrock or sand. A few climbs are aggravated by a loose sand approach, with the sand being deep or shallow. Steep pitches up and down are the primary type of obstacle, with a few pitches reaching almost 40°. Many obstacles are blind, meaning you can't see the road from the driver's seat. Use a spotter or get and look before driving over a blind edge or turn.

Location: Fins and Things is located within the Sand Flats Recreation Area and managed through a partnership between Grand County and the BLM. All 4X4s, ATVs, motorcycles, and bikes must remain on designated roads and trails. There are no open play areas within Sand Flats. Penalties for violations of trail use can include, among other things, forfeiture of vehicles. Please Stay on the trail! Remember, indiscriminate vehicle tracks represent the theft of beauty that you came here to see.

Hours of Use The southern section, Waypoints 1-16, can only be run during daylight hours because portions of the trail travel through camp.

Fee: Sand Flats charges a daily fee for vehicles of all types, as well as camping fees. The park also offers an annual pass, which is your best option if you plan to spend multiple days here.

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