Top Hiking Trails from Moab
The iconic red sandstone arches and canyons around Moab, Utah, beckon outdoor adventurers with a craving for exploration. With two national parks—Arches and Canyonlands—sitting within a quick drive of town, visitors to Moab should be sure to bring their hiking boots. See below for the area’s best hiking trails.
Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail — 1.8 miles (2.8 km)
Hiking along a river, paleontology enthusiasts can travel back 150 million years to view Jurassic-age fossils. Interpretive signs point out petrified plants, dinosaur tracks, and bones of animals like the sauropod. This easy, short trail is ideal for families traveling with kids.
Corona Arch — 3 miles (4.8 km)
One of the best sites in the area, Corona Arch sweeps over a captivating wall of mountains and red rock. At sunset, the entire area appears to glow, and the arch perfectly frames the landscape. Climbers can scramble up ladders and cables and rappel down rock walls to reach even better views.
Delicate Arch — 3 miles (4.8 km)
Iconic Delicate Arch, which graces the Utah license plate, is a moderate trail packed with views of the Colorado plateau. The route hugs cliffs and traverses stretches of layered sandstone before arriving at the grand finale.
Fisher Towers — 5.2 miles (8.3 km)
Don’t forget the camera on this hike. The Fisher Towers are among the most photographed spots in Utah, thanks to their brilliant red hue and striking rock formations, which stand in testament to the incredible erosive power of water. The area is popular with rock climbers, too, which can make for fun people-watching.
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Canyonlands National Park Needles District by 4x4
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Hit the dusty trail on a 4x4 tour of Canyonlands National Park. Expert guides will take you to see the highlights of Utah’s Chesler Park such as Elephant Hill, Devil’s Lane, and Devil’s Kitchen. There’s also the option to take a 3-mile (4.8-km) hike on the spectacularly scenic Joint Trail. This full-day adventure is the perfect way to experience Utah’s backcountry away from the crowds.
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Moab Canyoneering Adventure
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Outdoor enthusiasts will learn canyoneering skills including rappelling, rope-assisted down climbs and chimneying through slot canyons on this half- or full-day adventure from Moab. Travel into the red rock terrain of southern Utah by 4WD, then practice navigating narrow canyon walls as you learn the basics from a professional guide. Spend the morning or afternoon on an easier route, or select a moderately difficult full-day tour (including lunch) at Robbers Roost — a 2-hour drive away. Suitable for physically fit adventurers; all equipment provided.
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Goblin Valley State Park Canyoneering Adventure
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Experience the natural wonders of Utah firsthand with a 4-hour canyoneering adventure in Goblin Valley State Park. After a basic skills session it's time to enter the 'Chamber of the Basilisk.' Rappel down a narrow fissure on a technical route that rewards with stunning underground views. In fact, the beauty of this massive chamber is often compared to that of a gothic church. Spend ample time climbing and wandering within the canyon for even more magical angles, then begin your journey back out into Utah's vast open space.
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Moab Canyoneering and Packrafting Combo
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Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This canyoneering and packrafting tour visits route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore a part of the canyon that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. We'll also use one-person, inflatable boats (packrafts) to enjoy a scenic float along the Colorado River. These boats are fun, unique and not used by any other company in Moab.
The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon and float a beautiful section of the Colorado River, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.
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Private Half-Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab
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Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This half day canyoneering tour visits a route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore an area that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.
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Private Full-Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab
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Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This full day canyoneering tour visits a route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore an area that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.
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Moab U-Drive Slickrock Guided Tour
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This is not a rental vehicle – so there won't be any huge deposits or credit card holds.
This option is great because it is an experience that is great for both the experienced and un experienced off-road driver. With a guide, you'll know exactly where to go and what to do. Our 4 seater vehicles are private so only your family will be riding together in that vehicle. The vehicles are very easy to drive and user friendly.
Your guide will give you a safety and instruction talk before your tour. If more than one person wants to drive during the duration of the tour that is ok! As long as they bring their valid license and are 18 or older.
Hells Revenge trail is a slick rock trail in the Sand Flats Recreation Area. It is a 4 minute ride from our store to the trail head. We will meet and load up at our location and head out right from there. Riding up and over the red rock domes are unique to our area and exciting for any visitors.
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Private full day tour and hike combo.
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A private day of touring and hiking catered to your interests and skill level. Based on a few questions we will create a custom full day or multi day experience for you or your group. You are not one to follow the crowd, so why do that during your trip? Whether you are looking for moderate, active or challenging, we can deliver a unique off road and hiking experience.
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Arches National Park Backcountry 4x4 Half-Day Tour
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Explore the rugged backcountry of Utah’s Arches National Park on this half-day 4x4 tour from Moab. Travel in a sturdy Jeep Wrangler to reach remote sections of the park, where you can hike among towering sandstone spires and arches away from the crowds. Trek through the otherworldly terrain used as a filming location for hit Hollywood movies, and follow in the hoof prints of former explorers on an old cowboy trail.
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Canyonlands Backcountry 4x4 Half-Day Tour
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Discover the rugged beauty and ancient legends of Canyonlands National Park on a 4WD tour from Moab. Go off-roading in a sturdy Jeep to reach the Island in the Sky district and other remote areas, where the Colorado River slices through steep ravines and ancient Pueblo rock art decorates the sandstone cliffs. Hold on tight as your driver and guide navigates the switchbacks of Shafer Trail, and fill your camera roll with amazing perspective shots of the red-rock canyons.
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Full-Day Colorado River Rafting Tour at Fisher Towers
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Ride the rapids on one of the Colorado River's most scenic sections on a full- or half-day whitewater rafting tour of Fisher Towers from Moab. Grab a paddle to navigate class I and II rapids if you like, or just sit back and enjoy the scenery featured in many western films while a river guide does all the work. Learn about the river’s geology and ancient history along the way, and break for lunch at a secluded beach during this classic Utah adventure.
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Colorado River Rafting: Half-Day Morning at Fisher Towers
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The Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River is heavy on scenery, with some fun rapids (depending on the water level/time of year). This is an area where many motion pictures and commercials have been filmed over the years. John Wayne and John Ford filmed a lot of old westerns in this area. Most recently filmed in this area was The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer (2013).
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Arches National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
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Discover the stunning formations and harsh beauty of Utah’s desert with this Arches National Park self-guided driving tour. Learn about iconic formations like Balanced Rock as you drive past, visit famous arches like Delicate Arch, and hike the trails that showcase what makes this place so special! This self-guided tour allows you to explore Arches with maximum flexibility and value.
Here's how it works: Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour inside. When you arrive, head over to the first stop. Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience.
Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours and pandemic rules before your visit.
No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
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Arches National Park 4x4 Adventure from Moab
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To truly experience the legendary beauty of Arches National Park, you need to explore its isolated corners. On this adventurous 4WD tour from Moab, your expert guide will help you do just that as you navigate the backcountry to spots like the Tower Arch, as well as visit the famous red rocks at Marching Men and Eye of the Whale. Bonus: Your tour features a stop to see fossilized dinosaur tracks.
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Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab
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On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district and the stunning Gooseneck Overlook. Your professional guide will navigate your vehicle down the switchbacks of White Rim Road, where you will not only see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations, but also admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m) down. It’s an easy drive from Moab to Canyonlands, and the views of the meandering Colorado River help cap off this Utah adventure.
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Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab
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Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons.
With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.
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Dead Horse Point Half-Day Guided Mountain Biking Tour in Moab
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Discover one of Utah’s most spectacular state parks on this guided, 5-hour, mountain biking tour. Explore Dead Horse Point State Park, offering 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet. This 10-mile adventure features a single track with rolling terrain and a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The tour is most suitable for those riders with some previous mountain biking experience, although this is not necessary. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.
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Introductory Mountain Biking Adventure in Moab Courthouse
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Discover one of Utah’s most popular mountain biking destinations on this guided, 4-hour tour on the Moab Brands Trail. Explore Moab’s Courthouse Loop, an ideal trip for those who want an introduction to off-road terrain and riding techniques. This 7 to 10 mile adventure features a variety of terrain with a breathtaking view of Arches National Park. The tour is most suitable for new riders with little to no mountain biking experience as well as families. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.
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