Travel Guide of Moab in United States by Influencers and Travelers

Moab is a city on the southern edge of Grand County in southeastern Utah in the western United States, known for its dramatic scenery. The population was 5,046 at the 2010 census, and in 2018 the population was estimated to be 5,322. It is the county seat and largest city in Grand County. Moab attracts many tourists annually, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands national parks.

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1 - Courthouse Towers

   8 km away

The Courthouse Towers is a collection of tall stone columns located in Arches National Park.

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2 - Grandstaff Canyon

Grandstaff Canyon is a canyon in southern Grand County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Colorado River watershed. Its stream flows directly into the main channel of the Colorado River within Moab Canyon.

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3 - Rafting in Moab

Experience the beauty of a rafting trip along the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Seemingly untouched by civilization, the landscape of stunning red rock canyons cut by the Colorado River provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. Between thrilling bouncy rapids, you can swim, take photos and listen as your guide shares informative commentary about the ecology, wildlife and human history of the region. Choose either a half-day or full-day trip and enjoy an incredible rafting excursion for the whole family. 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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4 - Corona Arch

   6 km away

Corona Arch is a natural sandstone arch near Moab, Utah in a side canyon of the Colorado River west of Moab in Grand County, Utah, United States. It can be accessed via a 1.5-mile hiking trail from Utah State Route 279. The arch is located within the same rock formation as Pinto Arch and Bowtie Arch. This is the site of a rope swing shown on some YouTube videos.

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5 - Corona Arch Trailhead

   7 km away
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6 - Climbing in Moab

Challenge yourself on a half-day or full-day introduction to canyoneering in the gorgeous red rock canyons of southern Utah. Suitable for physically fit and daring outdoor enthusiasts, even those new to canyoneering, both options provide plenty of thrills as you navigate the gorgeous terrain with your expert guide. Learn technical skills including rappelling, rope-assisted down climbs and chimneying through slot canyons. The half-day option is rated easy and located close to Moab; the full-day option is rated moderate and includes a 2-hour drive to reach your destination.

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7 - Hell's Revenge 4x4 Trail

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8 - Arches National Park

   12 km away

Arches National Park is a national park in eastern Utah, United States. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 miles north of Moab, Utah.

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9 - Archaeology Tours in Moab

E-bikes are a quiet, fun and family friendly way to explore Moab. Ron has alot of knowledge of the ancient peoples that have lived in the area over the last several thousand years and loves telling the stories and teaching people about the amazing communication systems the people had.

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10 - Hurrah Pass

   12 km away

Hurrah Pass is a mountain pass in Utah.

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11 - Double Arch

   13 km away

Double Arch is a close-set pair of natural arches in Arches National Park in southern Grand County, Utah, United States, that is one of the more known features of the park.

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12 - Mountain Bike Tours in Moab

This tour explores Moab's unique landscape and provides riders with a world class mountain biking experience. We only book private activities, so you and your group will have a guide to yourselves. A private group experience prevents your experience from being cut short or from being rushed. Our guides provide basic skill instructions if needed and safety is their top priority. Leave the navigating to us and enjoy a pedal in one of the worlds most famous mountain biking destinations.

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13 - Balanced Rock

   14 km away

Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park, situated in Grand County, Utah, United States. Balanced Rock is located next to the park's main road, at about 9.2 miles from the park entrance.

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14 - Dead Horse Point State Park

   18 km away

Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park of Utah in the United States, featuring a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The park covers 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet.

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15 - Helicopter Tours in Moab

This helicopter tour covers some amazing territory. We head south, passing Gemini Bridges, Gold Bar, Thelma & Louise Point, Kane Creek and the infamous Chicken Corner. At this point, we will be over the Colorado looking up at Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands and the famous White Rim Trail. We then make way through Lockhart Basin (where the monolith was…) to Rustler Canyon. We will work our way back over Hurrah Pass, Back of Behind and the Moab Rim overlooking town. This is a fun ride!

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16 - Delicate Arch

   20 km away

Delicate Arch is a 52-foot-tall freestanding natural arch located in Arches National Park, near Moab in Grand County, Utah, United States.

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17 - Landscape Arch

   25 km away

Landscape Arch is the longest of the many natural rock arches located in Arches National Park, Utah, United States and among the longest natural stone arches in the world.

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18 - Devils Garden

   26 km away

Devils Garden is an area of Arches National Park, located near Moab, Utah, United States, that features a series of rock fins and arches formed by erosion.

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19 - Fisher Towers

   27 km away

Fisher Towers are a series of towers made of Cutler sandstone capped with Moenkopi sandstone and caked with a stucco of red mud located near Moab, Utah. The Towers are named for a miner who lived near them in the 1880s. The Towers are world-renowned as a subject for photography and for its classic rock climbing routes.

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20 - La Sal Mountains

   30 km away

The La Sal Mountains or La Sal Range are a mountain range located in Grand and San Juan counties in the U.S. state of Utah, along the border with Colorado. The range rises above and southeast of Moab and north of the town of La Sal. This range is part of the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the southern Rocky Mountains. The maximum elevation is at Mount Peale, reaching 12,721 feet above sea level. The range contains three clusters of peaks separated by passes. The peaks span a distance of about 10 miles.

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