Moab guidebook
Sightseeing
Whether it is in the National Park or elsewhere on public land, there is a ton to see nearby.
Corona Arch
Spectacular views with a mild hike
Beautiful hike. Arches National Park requires a reservation from Apr - Oct
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Delicate Arch
Beautiful hike. Arches National Park requires a reservation from Apr - Oct
World famous. Sunrise and especially sunset are lovely here
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Iparke yaseDead Horse Point State
Utah 313World famous. Sunrise and especially sunset are lovely here
Moderate hike that takes 3 - 4 hours. Spectacular views
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Fisher Towers Trailhead
Fisher Towers RoadModerate hike that takes 3 - 4 hours. Spectacular views
Beautiful vistas over Canyonlands and the Colorado river
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I-Island in the Sky Visitor Center
Grand View Point RoadBeautiful vistas over Canyonlands and the Colorado river
Kens Lake
Nearby reservoir for swimming and relaxing
Strenuous but relatively short out-and-back hike with great views of the valley at the end
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Hidden Valley Trail Head
2962 Rim Rock LnStrenuous but relatively short out-and-back hike with great views of the valley at the end
Famous trail that allows hiking, biking, motorcycle, side-by-sides, and off roaders. Difficult trail on any machine due to obstacles and for those on foot given the constant incline
Moab Rim Trailhead
Famous trail that allows hiking, biking, motorcycle, side-by-sides, and off roaders. Difficult trail on any machine due to obstacles and for those on foot given the constant incline
All-purpose trail for biking, motorcycle, side-by-sides, off roaders, and hiking. Spectacular views of the mountains and red rock
Hells Revenge Trailhead
Hells Revenge Safari RouteAll-purpose trail for biking, motorcycle, side-by-sides, off roaders, and hiking. Spectacular views of the mountains and red rock
Short hiking trail that offers a lot of shade and a small creek to cool down as well. Great views and very busy
Grandstaff Canyon
Short hiking trail that offers a lot of shade and a small creek to cool down as well. Great views and very busy
Adrift Adventures
378 N Main StHalf-day rafting trips on the Colorado River
Food scene
Love Muffin Cafe
139 N Main St
Hidden Cuisine
2740 US-191Very close to the house, opens early for breakfast
Some of the best pizza in all of Utah. Thin crust, Italian style
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Antica Forma
267 N Main StSome of the best pizza in all of Utah. Thin crust, Italian style
Desert Bistro
36 S 100 WHigh end dining, one of the best in Moab
Solid restaurant/bar with a wide ranging menu
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Dewey's Restaurant and Bar
57 South Main StreetSolid restaurant/bar with a wide ranging menu
Closest eatery to the house. Open for lunch and dinner
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Susie's Branding Iron Restaurant
2971 US-191Closest eatery to the house. Open for lunch and dinner
Vietnamese with excellent vegan options and a delightful chicken cheesesteak
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98 Center
98 East Center StreetVietnamese with excellent vegan options and a delightful chicken cheesesteak
Cactus Jacks Moab
Open for breakfast and lunch
Moab Art Works
78 N Main StOpen for breakfast and lunch
Grocery
Grocery store with an excellent selection including organic produce
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City Market
425 S Main StGrocery store with an excellent selection including organic produce
Natural and organic grocery store
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Moonflower Community Cooperative
39 E 100 NNatural and organic grocery store
Smaller grocery store that is usually less busy than the City Market
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The Village Market
702 S Main StSmaller grocery store that is usually less busy than the City Market
Bike Shop
Bike Fiend
69 E Center StGreat for rentals or bike tune-ups
Moab Cyclery
391 S Main StE-bike and regular mtb rentals here
Motorized Tours & Rentals
Moab Tour Company
427 N Main StRentals for dirt bikes, UTVs, ATVs, etc
Dan Mick's Jeep Tours
No one knows Moab's trails better than Dan Mick
Scenic tours in hummers, on the river, and through Arches NP
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Moab Adventure Center
225 S Main StScenic tours in hummers, on the river, and through Arches NP
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Moab Public Transportation
Moab Area Transit (MAT) provides free seasonal on-demand transportation service. It is available from Mar - Oct 15. There are also fixed routes. Download the Moab Transit app from your phone's app store.
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Drive along the Colorado River
There are three driving routes along the Colorado River, 1 up river and 2 down river. All of these drives are terrific and incredibly scenic.
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Plan for sun exposure
Most of Moab's trails are on rock and with very little shade. 60 degrees in Moab can feel like 80 degrees given the ambient heat off the rock. Bring as much water as you can on trails along with protection from the sun.