Best Hiking Trails near Moab

"I wrote an entire guide to Moab if you want a an extensive look into the area, but the main things that you need to know are: Arches National Park and Canyonlands. Wake up early at Monument Valley to drive up to Moab so you can do a tour through Arches the same day. There are tons of formations to see that are easily self-drivable. Skip any strenuous hikes you want to do and save them for the following morning at dawn when the temperature will be cooler."

"After breakfast head for Arches National Park. Plan on a full day so go prepared with drinks, a lunch, snacks and ‘sundowners’. Many of the hikes to the various arches are short but if you want something longer and very beautiful but with fewer people choose the Devil’s Garden – Primitive Trail Hike. I also recommend choosing a spot to enjoy the sunset."

"Continue on to Arches National Park. Or, better yet: stop to explore Spooky Canyon and/or Peek-a-Boo Canyon in Grand Escalante National Monument, then continue to Arches. I wish we had given the slot canyons more time–they deserve it."

"If temperatures aren’t too hot and you have a full day, the hike to Landscape Arch & Devils Garden (7.8-mile loop) is a must. If you arrive in the late afternoon head straight to Delicate Arch (3 miles roundtrip) for a sunset hike you’ll never forget. Or if this is your second visit to Arches or you’re looking for something off the beaten path, try to grab a permit to explore the Fiery Furnace. For more information on hiking in Arches National Park check out our Arches Hiking Guide."

"After Private Arch, the trail gets more rugged and harder to follow, although with the steady flow of traffic and the AllTrails map, we pretty much always knew where to go. While most of the previous parts of the trail were considered primitive, this is when things start to get slightly more difficult. A couple of the major obstacles are walking across a sandstone wall, which doesn’t have a ton of space for your feet."

"Landscape Arch is the star of the show along Devil’s Garden and is the easiest Arch to reach on this trail. Even if you only hike to Landscape Arch before returning, it is worth it to see the longest free standing arch in the United States. There are warning signs about primitive hiking on this trail but it in truth – the hike is not difficult as long as you don’t mind a bit of scrambling on uneven rocks."

"But if you are short on time and want to see the best that Arches National Park has to offer, here are the main highlights: the scenic drive through the park with short stops at the Balanced Rock, Double Arch, The Windows, and Park Avenue viewpoint. The best hike in the park is the Delicate Arch trail where you can also find some rock art."

"Park the car again at the Windows Section and complete the short loop to Turret Arch, South Window, North Window, and Double Arch."

"After your fun day experiencing Moab you’ll want to sit back and relax a bit while grabbing something good to eat. Moab might not be the food capital of the world, but it has its fair share of good food."

"Breakfast: Eklecticafe (American) or Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro (American) Lunch: Milt’s Stop (American) & Eat Quesadilla Mobilla (Mexican food truck) or 98 Center (Asian)"

"Absolutely the BEST brunch we've had on our two week road trip. Southwest breakfast quesadilla 10/10 highly recommended. If I could give it more sta..."

"I had the Aloha Chicken Sandwich and my husband had the Whiskey Tango Burger which we split and shared!. ” See all Trailhead Public House & Eatery reviews"

"From Business: The Trailhead is a pub inspired menu with great hand patted wagyu beef burgers, house cut french fries, creative grilled sandwiches, seasonal salads, hand dipped…"

"$$American (Traditional), Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. “My husband and I popped into Spoke after driving to Moab from Valley of the Gods and visiting Arches and Dead Horse Point.” See all The Spoke on Center reviews"

"Day 3: Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park Start the day early so you can catch the sunrise over the Colorado River at Dead Horse Point State Park. Check ahead so see when the sun is rising and plan to be there 20 – 30 minutes beforehand. Dress warmly as desert mornings are cold."

"Day 1 - Dead horse Point State Park & Canyonlands National Park Wake up early to drive the 4 hours from Salt Lake City to Moab, UT. As you approach Moab, you can either head right into the parks or stop at Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro for a great sandwich to fuel your afternoon."

"See the sunset at Dead Horse Point State Park There are few places as beautiful at sunset as the Dead Horse Point State Park."

"Corona Arch is a natural sandstone arch near Moab, Utah in a side canyon of the Colorado River. It can be accessed via a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) hiking trail from Utah State Route 279. This is the site of a rope swing shown on some YouTube videos."

"Some favorite spots are Peace Tree Cafe, Desert Bistro and Moab Brewery. Total Driving Time: The drive from Monument Valley to Moab, Utah takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes, but total driving time will depend on what you choose to do and see in Arches National Park and Moab town."

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"Jailhouse Cafe is a small and simple cafe serving you some delicious breakfast with an inexpensive price. This place is also good for coffee time. Don't forget to try their famous eggs benedict"