Moab Area

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Moab Area - Utah

What to do if you have little time : Arches National Park

Moab area is not limited to Arches NP and Canyonlands NP. Many other sights are visible if you want to walk a bit. It is often very hot in the summer. For all walks, plan a lot of water.

Corona and Bow Tie Arches

Length and duration of the hike 1,2 mile one way

2 hours

Free

GPS tracks to download

GPS trail to download

Very nice hike of 2.5 miles roundtrip with an elevation of 500 feet. It climbs a little at the beginning. Further, there is a passage where you must help with a rope and a ladder. This walk leads to two lovely arches.

Access : from Moab, drive on Potash Road for about 10 miles along the Colorado River, to a car park to the right of the road.

North Fork of Mill Creek

Length and duration of the hike 2,4 miles one way

3 hours

Free

GPS tracks to download

GPS trail to download

Really nice hike in hot weather (3,4 miles roundtrip) due to river and small waterfalls. Busy in the weekend.

Access : from Main Street in Moab, take 300 S toward East, then 400E toward South, then the Mill Creek Drive and finally Powerhouse Lane to the parking.

Negro Bill Canyon

Length and duration of the hike 2,4 miles one way

2 hours

Free

GPS trail to download

Pretty hike of about 5 miles roundtrip that leads to a high arch contiguous to the cliff : Morning Glory Arch. Several river crossings. Place also attended the weekend.

Access : at the northern exit of Moab, follow 128 to the east, along the Colorado River to the parking for Negro Bill Canyon.

Fisher Towers Viewpoint

Length and duration of the hike No hike

2 hours

Free

Nice viewpoint. Ideal for picnic at sunset.

Access : at north exit of Moab, leave road 191 for UT128, follow it for 21 miles. Then turn right on Fisher Towers Road for 2,2 miles.

To see around

Lodging

We have tested :

Moab - Bowen Motel : classic motel well located on main street. 160$ the room for 5 in april 2022.
Moab - Camping Koa : located south of Moab. Lavatories are clean. Pool. Very littleshade.

Moab - Adventurer Inn Motel : No pool, but there is a nice shaded lawn area equipped with picnic tables. Spacious and clean rooms. $90 a night (for 4 people) in june 2012 (breakfast included).
Moab - Riverside Inn Motel : quite correct motel with pool and Jacuzzi. $96 a room for 4 in September 2013 (breakfast included).
Moab - Riverside Oasis campground : north of Moab near Route 191, so quite noisy. Clean lavatories. Tent sites, shaded, are on the lawn, which is very nice and comfortable. $30 a night in september 2013.