One of Utah’s popular destinations, Moab, Utah is known for its outdoor recreation, desert landscape, and substantial scenery. With many opportunities in Moab, also brings many adventures and memories to create. Here are the top 5 things to do in Moab, Utah:
Visit Arches National Park
With over 2,000 natural stone arches, Arches National Park is a red-rock wonderland. With contrasting colors, a variety of landforms, and textures unlike any other, this red-rock wonderland will never cease to amaze you. These beautiful arches are a spot you don’t want to miss an opportunity to see.
Fun Fact; these magnificent arches formed with a combination of weathering, erosion, and geologic forces, over millions of years.
Hike in Canyonlands National Park
Do you enjoy hiking? Are you also considering visiting Moab, Utah? In Canyonlands National Park you can do both, hiking and checking out a National Park! With hundreds of miles of trails for you to hike, you can explore many natural and cultural features, such as Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze trails, and many more! These trails give you a variety of short walks, day hikes, and even backpacking trips.
Island in the Sky Trails
Explore the mesa top with several short trails, you can experience the canyon views from up high. You may even climb some of the sandstone features descending into a canyon as well.
You can also explore the longer trails, beginning on the mesa top and descending through switchbacks and the White Rim Bench. With an elevation change of 1,000-2,000 feet, all of the trails are considered strenuous, requiring you to hike through steep slopes and sections of deep sand.
The Needles Trails
Offering over 60 miles of interconnecting trails, the Needles trails are as challenging as they are rewarding. With a mixture of slickrock benches and sandy washes, the conditions of the trails become more primitive.
Trail guides are offered at the visitor center and at the trailheads.
The Maze Trails
Best for overnight trips, the Maze Trails offer difficulty to those up for a challenging hike. With some steep, unmarked, and minimally maintained trails, these routes require you to know some basic hiking skills.
With the amount of difficulty, it is recommended to plan a multi-day trip to reach the remote areas.
Go Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River
As known as the lifeblood of the southwestern United States, the Colorado River supplies essential water to seven states; Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, California, and Nevada and even making its way down to Mexico.
With beautiful river canyons, adrenaline-rushing whitewater rapids, ancestral structures, and a variety of trip lengths and styles. Rafting along the Colorado River allows you to flow with the river over a multiple-day trip. Along the river you will discover the soft and sandy beaches, offering you a secluded area for you to reconnect with family and friends.
Do Some Mountain Biking on the Trails
If hiking isn’t your thing, and mountain biking is, then Moab is the perfect area for you. With more than 120 miles of trails for you to bike, the trails offer a difficulty level for everyone. Here are a couple of biking trails for you to check out; Moab Brand Trails and the Intrepid Trail System.
Moab Brand Trails:
Offering 30 miles of trails, the Moab Brand Trails is one of the many jewels of the Moab area. With trails for all ages and experience levels, this is the place for you, your family, or your group to check out
Intrepid Trail System:
With a length of over 17 miles, the Intrepid Trail System at Dead Horse Point State Park offers difficulty ranges for everyone. The main trailhead is located a mile south of the Entrance Station.
Explore Some Scenic Drives
If you love to experience the wonderful outdoors in the luxury of your vehicle, then driving some of the Scenic Drives in Moab is for you. Here are some of the Scenic Drives for you to experience:
Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway U-128:
Located on the north end of Moab, this Scenic Drive will leave you in awe. This 44-mile route is a natural artwork of red rock walls and formations. From tight canyon walls to open fields, there are endless panoramic views for you to see.
Potash Road – Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway U-279:
This beautiful 17-mile drive takes you alongside the Colorado River with towering sandstone cliffs, lush canyons, and beautiful arches.
Dead Horse Point Scenic Byway U-313:
If you enjoy viewing sunsets, then this drive is for you. Offering around 22 miles of unique and astonishing views of the Moab area.
La Sal Loop:
Towering over Moab, the La Sal Loop is nearly impossible to miss. Less than a 30-minute drive, the alpine peaks and canyons provide you a stunning view of the Moab red rocks.
Kane Creek:
The Kane Creek Scenic Drive, often overlooked, is perfect for those who don’t like to go too far from the heart of town. Following through the deep river canyon, Colorado is this drive’s companion.
After exploring Moab, your next stop has got to be Torrey, Utah. All this traveling has got to make you tired. Need a place to stay overnight or maybe even a few nights? Cougar Ridge is the place for your relaxation needs.
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