Places to Visit
Arches National Park
Arches National Park, located near Moab UT, boasts over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, as well as sandstone fins, balanced rocks, pinnacles, and spires. A 36-mile scenic drive with stops for easy hikes is available. Visitors can also hike to famous spans such as the Landscape Arch or the Delicate Arch for a stunning view of the La Sal Mountains.
Canyonlands National Park
Islands in the Sky, a district of Canyonlands National Park located 32 miles west of Moab UT, offers stunning views of the canyon country below from its 1,500-foot mesa. Visitors can enjoy 20 miles of paved roads with pullouts for viewing, short hikes to the mesa top, or longer backpacking trails to the Colorado River. Kids can follow cairns along the sandstone ground, and visitors can gain a birds-eye view of the area they will explore during a Utah river rafting adventure in Cataract Canyon. We especially recommend this outing before family river rafting adventures.
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park offers stunning views of the Colorado River meandering 2,000 feet below the rim, showcasing 300 million years of geologic history. Visitors can see 8,000 feet of earth’s strata, pinnacles, buttes, and rock layers deposited by oceans, wind, and water. A 45-minute drive from Moab, Utah, the park is ideal for a scenic drive, short walk, and picnic. The park also offers the Intrepid Trail System for mountain biking enthusiasts, covering 12 miles of slickrock and packed dirt with a view of Upheaval Dome and petroglyphs. Bikes and transportation can be arranged in town.
Things to Do
Utah Rafting Trips
Of course our favorite Moab activity is whitewater rafting on the Colorado River.
Off Road Trips
Moab’s slickrock trails are a great place to see what Hummers can really do. This is easy fun for the whole family. This adventure features visits to secluded canyons, ancient rock art and breathtaking vistas!
Mountain Biking
Moab offers some of the very best mountain biking in the world. The trails are half day rides with moderate climbs and varied terrain. Each ride offers bikers a good introduction to Moab’s famous slickrock terrain.
Moab Hiking
Our professional guides take you on a hike into some of the hidden wonders of the Colorado Plateau. Learn about the history, ecology, and environmental issues as you explore the Canyons of the southwest.
Climbing and Canyoneering
The most spectacular aspects of the desert are hidden within its vast canyon networks. Canyoneering adventures offer you, not only the rare chance to be inside these remarkable creations, but also the adventure of rappelling.
Scenic Flights
By airplane you soar over the Colorado River past Island in the Sky, Dead Horse Point, and The Maze, (hideout of famous outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Horseback Riding
For a truly authentic Western experience, nothing beats touring our rugged desert from atop a gentle, cowboy-trained quarter horse. From early settlers to John Wayne himself, there’s no better way to see, and experience the Wild West.
Golfing
The Moab Golf Course is one of the most visually appealing in the state with its contrast of smooth, bright greens set amid rough, eroded red cliffs and boulders. The public course has 18 holes and a par of 72.
Sky Diving
Skydiving is a once in a lifetime adventure. Moab’s wonderful canyon country offers the perfect backdrop to make this exciting event even more unforgettable!
Zip Line Tour
Experience an exciting new adventure in Moab by zip-lining over sheer sandstone cliffs and canyons, combined with a thrilling 4×4 adventure to explore the Moab Back-Country.
