Things To Do
Arches National Park
Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, is home to over 2,000 natural stone arches, towering pinnacles, and dramatic red rock landscapes shaped by millions of years of wind and water. It’s a striking desert park that showcases some of the most iconic geology in the American Southwest. Online reservations required.
Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park, just outside Moab, Utah, is a vast landscape carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers into dramatic canyons, mesas, arches, and spires. Known for its sweeping overlooks and endless desert vistas, it offers a rugged contrast to the sculpted formations of nearby Arches.
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, perched high above a bend in the Colorado River near Moab, offers one of the most iconic viewpoints in the Southwest. With sweeping canyon panoramas that rival the Grand Canyon, it’s a dramatic and accessible spot for sunrise, sunset, or a quick scenic stop.
Delicate Arch Trail
A popular hike within Arches National Park. Reservations for the park required. Easy to moderate 3-mile hike.
Grand View Point
The Grand View Point Trail in Canyonlands National Park is one of the most accessible and rewarding hikes near Moab. It’s a 2-mile round trip, mostly flat trail that follows the edge of the Island in the Sky mesa, ending at a breathtaking overlook where you can see the Colorado River canyons stretching for miles. Perfect for guests who want a big view without a strenuous hike.
Fisher Towers Trail
The Fisher Towers Trail near Moab is a 4.5-mile round-trip hike that winds through otherworldly red rock spires and towering cliffs. Known for its dramatic scenery and popular with climbers, it offers a mix of easy-to-moderate terrain with sweeping views of the Colorado River and surrounding desert. No Entry fee. Finding the trailhead: Drive north from Moab on US 191 and just before the Colorado River Bridge, turn right (east) onto UT 128/River Road. Follow this paved highway for 21 miles to a turnoff marked Fisher Towers. Turn right (south) and follow a dirt road southeast for another 2 miles to a parking area and campground. Trailhead GPS: N 38 43.489', W 109 18.531'
Mill Creek Waterfall
ChatGPT said: The Mill Creek Trail in Moab is a local favorite, offering a relatively easy hike that leads to refreshing swimming holes and small waterfalls tucked into a red rock canyon. It’s just minutes from town, making it a perfect spot for guests who want a quick adventure and a chance to cool off in the desert heat. Easy to Moderate 1.7-mile hike.
Hwy 128 Scenic Byway
Utah State Route 128 (U-128) is a 44.6-mile-long state highway north of Moab. This spectacular route along the Colorado River gorge begins at the Colorado River Bridge on the north end of Moab. Spending a day exploring this section of the river gorge will provide you with jaw dropping scenery and take you to the sixth-longest natural rock span in the United States, world famous movie locations, beautiful picnic and bouldering areas, a Film Heritage Museum, a large variety of hiking trails including one that goes to the breathtaking Fisher Towers, historical points of interest, guided horseback riding opportunities, outdoor dining, a mercantile and a ghost town.
Moab Adventure Center
The Moab Adventure Center is the go-to outfitter in town for guided experiences, from river rafting and canyoneering to off-road Hummer tours and scenic flights. It’s a one-stop shop for guests who want to book an adventure without worrying about logistics, with options for all ages and activity levels. Discount Code: redearth
Hauer Ranch (Moab Horses)
Join the fun of horse riding near Moab through miles of scenic open range in some of the most spectacular country you can imagine. Horseback riding near Moab is the ideal way to view the beautiful southeastern Utah desert. Enjoy the peace and quiet as you meander near the Colorado River, cross Onion Creek and see vistas of famous movie sites.
Canyonlands Ballooning
Canyonlands Ballooning offers sunrise hot air balloon rides over the red rock canyons and mesas outside Moab. Floating high above the desert, guests get sweeping views of Arches, Canyonlands, and the La Sal Mountains in a way that feels both peaceful and surreal. It’s one of the most memorable ways to experience the landscape.
High Point Hummer and ATV Tours and Rentals
High Point Hummer & ATV Tours in Moab specializes in off-road adventures, from guided Hummer safaris over famous slickrock trails to ATV and UTV rentals for those who want to explore on their own. It’s a high-energy way for guests to experience Moab’s rugged terrain without needing their own gear or experience.
Redtail Air Adventures
Redtail Air Adventures offers scenic flights and airplane tours over Arches, Canyonlands, and Monument Valley. It’s the only air tour company based in Moab, giving guests a unique bird’s-eye view of the desert’s arches, spires, and river canyons that you can’t see from the road or trail. TBD on discount.
Moab Cyclery
Rent bikes for personal use or guided tours! Shuttle service available. Approx $75+ per day.
Poison Spider Bicycles
Bike rentals. If you want to add some speed they have E-bikes! Shuttle service available. Approx $75+ per day.
