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By Candyce H. Stapen

Drive the scenic road through Arches National Park, with dramatic views along the whole route.
Hike an easy trail in Arches to Balanced Rock.
Explore the high mesa in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands.
Book a guided hike, raft, or jeep trip through the wild and spectacular rock-scape.

Family Overview: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Utah

By Candyce H. Stapen

Just five miles north of Moab, Utah, Arches National Park boasts more than 2,000 majestic arches, red-rock canyons, fins, spires, and balancing rocks created by sandstone erosion over the course of some 150 million years. With tweens or teens in tow, pair a visit to Arches with time at nearby Canyonlands National Park, a more rugged and less accessible exemplar of southern Utah's dramatic landscape. Although the visitor's centers at these parks have exhibits, bathrooms, and water fountains, the parks do not have lodging, stores for food and supplies, or gas stations, so come prepared. Plan to camp or overnight in Moab, the quintessential outdoor-adventure base camp. Read More

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Best Western Canyonlands Inn

16 S Main Street
Moab, UT 84532-2503 Map

Distance: 4.5 mi.
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Attractions

Island in the Sky area

Utah Highway 313, Canyonlands National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 11.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Island in the Sky District offers access to overlooks of spectacular canyons from a high mesa... Read More

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Needles area

Utah Highway 211, Canyonlands National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 11.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Needles district forms the southeast corner of Canyonlands and was named for the red and white... Read More

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Balanced Rock Loop Trail

PO Box 907, Arches National Park
Moab, Utah 84532

Distance: 5.5 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 Arches National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Salt Lake City International Airport	195.3 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport	264.6 map
Denver International Airport	277.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Arches National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Moab Canyonlands Field	12.8 map
Grand Junction Walker Field	68.4 map
Montrose County Airport	93.9 map

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Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$106
Las Vegas (LAS) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$140
San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$157
Kansas City (MKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$168
Oakland (OAK) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$177

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Moab's Courthouse Loop - Family Mountain Biking
Moab Adventure Center
from $85, 1 days
This mountain bike ride is ideal for riders who want an introduction to off-road terrain and riding techniques. The ride contours a bluff overlooking...
Southwest Sampler Family Adventure
Western River Expeditions
from $595, 3 days
Surrounded by an immense red rock playground, Moab, Utah is the perfect setting for a kid-friendly family outing - and Western's Southwest Sampler provides just the right amount of adventure for the whole gang. ......
Arches National Park Hike & Scenic Tour - 1-Day Adventure
Moab Adventure Center
from $75, 1 days
Moab's must-do hike is the maze-like Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park. Accessed only when accompanied by an experienced guide, this hike twists...
Slickrock Safari: 2-Hour Off-Road Hummer® Adventure
Moab Adventure Center
from $75, 1 days
Within minutes of departure you'll be scaling one of Moab's famous redrock fins on your way to an area known as "Hell's Revenge." Weave in and out of...
Grand Staircase: Wind & Water on the Colorado Plateau
O.A.R.S
from $4749, 12 days
Truly the most comprehensive exploration of the national parks of the Desert Southwest. In 12 days, we explore the scenic red rock mesas, spires,...