The notebook of Moab
Keep the peaks in sight.
Small desert town, bike base, rafting and exploration of red canyons.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Desert · River · Nature
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Moab
Small desert town, bike base, rafting and exploration of red canyons.
To understand what Moab is, you have to look at Slickrock Trail, Colorado River and Corona Arch. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, desert areas, riverscapes and natural spaces and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Slickrock Trail
- Colorado River
- Corona Arch
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Slickrock Trail
Slickrock Trail is one of the best known mountain bike routes of Moab, traced on sandstone slabs that hang the tires despite their smooth appearance. Short climbs, hollows and bombardments require energy and technique; the views of the desert and the Sal Mountains accompany the effort.
River
Colorado River
In Moab, the Colorado River winds between red cliffs, sandbanks and panoramic roads, providing a fresh counterpoint to the nearby desert plateaus. You drive along the scene on the Scenenic Byway 128, you take him down in rafting according to the sections, or you just stop to see the light slip on the walls.
Nature and panorama
Corona Arch
Corona Arch is located outside the boundaries of national parks, in an open setting of red slabs and cliffs close to the Moab The trail passes through rocky passages equipped before arriving in front of a wide and unobstructed arch, less framed than those of Arches National Park and often more quiet.
Culture and heritage
Moab Museum
The Moab Museum is back in the thick behind the postcard landscapes: geology, indigenous presence, uranium mines, livestock and recent transformations of the city. Its collections provide useful landmarks before you go through the parks, especially to understand how a small desert town has become a major base of outdoor activities.
Practical tips
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More activities
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The nearest destinations
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Grand Junction and Colorado National Monument
Colorado, 🇺🇸 United States of America
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