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Landscape Arch in Arches National Park, near Moab, Utah�
Landscape Arch in Arches National Park, near Moab, Utah� (Joe Sohm/Digital Vision/Getty)

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Moab Travel Tips

  • Corona Arch and Bowtie Arch Trail takes you to a pair of large but very different arches in about three miles roundtrip—a great day hike.
  • For mountain biking, dozens of challenging trails traverse astonishing canyon landscapes near Moab. Conditions are best in spring (mid-March to late May) and fall (mid-Sept. to late Oct.). In summer, aim to start at the crack of dawn and drink lots of water.
  • Slot canyons in the Moab area tend to be short and challenging. Many can be done on a half-day trip.
  • Fisher Towers Trail, 4.4 miles roundtrip, gives you a close-up look at spires of dark-red sandstone that soar as high as 900 feet, and then ends at a viewpoint. The trailhead is 25 miles northeast of Moab off UT 128.
  • Journey back 150 million years to Jurassic time on the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail. Drive 15 miles northwest on US 191 to just past Milepost 141, then turn left across railroad tracks, and go two miles on a dirt road.

Moab Overview

Named for a biblical kingdom at the edge of Zion, the promised land, Moab has evolved into a popular base camp for mountain bikers, four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, hikers, kayakers, and rafters eager to explore the red-rock canyon country that dominates southeastern Utah. A drive down Main Street confirms that yes, this is a tourist town, with scores of businesses catering to visitors. Read More

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Castle Valley Inn

HC64 Box 2602
Moab, UT 84532 Map

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Kayenta Campground

Dead Horse Point State Park, P.O. Box 609
Moab , UT 84532-0609 Map

Distance: 10.6 mi.
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Devils Garden Campground

PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532-0907 Map

Distance: 14.2 mi.
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Attractions

Sheri Griffith Expeditions

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Moab
P.O. 1324
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 3.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Adventurous rafting expeditions head down raging waters and tranquil sections of the Colorado and... Read More
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Tag-A-Long Expeditions

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Moab area
452 North Main Street
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Tag-A-Long has some great day trips, including the popular section of the Colorado River above town... Read More
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Balanced Rock Loop Trail

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PO Box 907, Arches National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Balanced Rock Loop Trail is a .3 mile loop from the parking area of Arches National Park to the base of Balanced Rock, one of the main features of the Park. ... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Moab

Distance (mi.)
Salt Lake City International Airport 199.8 map Flight Deals to SLC
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 261.4 map Flight Deals to COS
Denver International Airport 275.4 map Flight Deals to DEN

Other Smaller Airports near Moab

Distance (mi.)
Moab Canyonlands Field 17.2 map
Grand Junction Walker Field 67.1 map
Montrose County Airport 90.3 map

Flight Deals to Moab

Originating From
Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $121
San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $147
Long Beach (LGB) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $174
Los Angeles (LAX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $216
Sacramento (SAC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) $235

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Garret

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