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Before you go
Your trip to Moab.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Moab – Utah about 375 km from Salt Lake City
How to get there
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Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) 25 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Canyonlands Airport (CNY) is about 25 km north, with regional flights. By car, Moab is about four hours from Salt Lake City and about two hours from Grand Junction, Colorado, via I-70 and US-191. Shuttle vans connect the town with those airports.
How many days
Two days allow one park per day. With three or four days you can add a river or desert activity and the longer hikes, such as Devils Garden.
When to go
Spring and fall have the most pleasant days and the highest visitation. Summer is very hot, and trails should be done at dawn. In winter the town is quiet, with nights below zero.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The parks are outside town and there is no public transport to them. In town, the downtown area is small and walkable.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Moab
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Morning
Delicate Arch
Enter Arches early and hike to Delicate Arch before the heat. On the return, stop at the Balanced Rock viewpoint.
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Afternoon
Windows Section
Head to the Windows Section and walk among North Window, South Window and Double Arch.
2 days in Moab
Day 1
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All day
Arches
Do Delicate Arch early, the Windows Section at midday and, in the afternoon, the hike to Landscape Arch in Devils Garden.
Day 2
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Morning
Island in the Sky
See sunrise at Mesa Arch and drive along the Island in the Sky road to Grand View Point.
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Afternoon
Dead Horse Point
On the way back, stop at Dead Horse Point State Park and stay for sunset over the bend of the Colorado.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Moab besides the parks?
Rafting and boat trips on the Colorado River, Jeep tours on sandstone trails, mountain biking, climbing, and Highway 128, a scenic road that follows the river between red cliffs.
What time zone is Moab in?
Utah’s: UTC-7 in winter and UTC-6 in daylight saving time. From March to November, Moab is one hour ahead of Arizona.
Is Moab close to Arches?
Yes. Arches National Park’s entrance is about 8 km from downtown Moab via US-191. The Island in the Sky entrance of Canyonlands is about 50 km away.
Do the Moab parks charge an entrance fee?
Yes. Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point charge vehicle entry fees. The national parks annual pass is valid at Arches and Canyonlands, but not at Dead Horse Point, which is a state park.