{"id":12981,"date":"2026-05-14T21:16:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=12981"},"modified":"2026-05-14T21:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:16:05","slug":"so-many-ways-to-moab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=12981","title":{"rendered":"So Many Ways to Moab"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Utah\u2019s legendary outdoor destination has gorgeous scenery to spare, yes, and all kinds of ways to experience it<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published May 14, 2026 02:56PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Those who have been to Moab know it\u2019s an incredible place\u2014and all you have to do is show up to experience its wonder. If you haven\u2019t visited yet, you\u2019ll understand why when you do. Whether you\u2019re hiking, mountain biking, rafting, off-roading, or taking a scenic drive, around each corner you\u2019ll find a new landscape that knocks you back with beauty and new experiences to fill you up with adventure. There are vistas to soak in, towers to climb, rivers to run, slickrock to explore (on two legs, two wheels, or four), and there\u2019s no time like now to do it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2738739\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Canyoneering at Morning Glory Arch.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Pick a Trail, Any Trail<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best things about Moab is that no matter where you start, you\u2019re doing it right. For some, it\u2019s best to first explore the main areas of Arches and Canyonlands national parks and see why these iconic parks are two of the most incredible places on Earth. For others, it\u2019s oh-so-soul-satisfying to start outside the national parks, in the more remote corners of the backcountry.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2738741\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sand Flats\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2738741\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Moab_inline_2-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Moab_inline_2-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Hiking at Sand Flats Recreation Area.<\/span> (Photo: Discover Moab)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re ready to see Arches, plan to arrive early to experience it at its most peaceful and explore several short hikes off the 36-mile drive through the park. Park Avenue Trail and the trails in the Windows provide a couple quick hits of awe, while the views along the drive between them will have you glued to the car window. Reservations are no longer required for 2026, just a park pass. And remember, outside of Arches are hundreds of miles of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermoab.com\/attractions\/hiking\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Madden-outside-referral&amp;utm_content=moab_outside_customarticle_hiking_attractions_spring2026\">public hiking trails<\/a>, from the postcard-worthy Corona Arch to the lush peaks of the nearby La Sal Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain biking more your style? Some of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermoab.com\/attractions\/mountainbiking\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Madden-outside-referral&amp;utm_content=moab_outside_customarticle_mountainbiking_attractions_spring2026\">best singletrack riding in the world<\/a> is just minutes from Main Street. Advanced riders flock to famous trails like Slickrock and the Whole Enchilada, but it\u2019s all spectacular\u2014the ho-hum features here would headline most other trail systems.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2738742\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Navajo Rocks\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2738742\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Moab_inline_3.jpeg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Moab_inline_3.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Moab_inline_3.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Mountain biking at Navajo Rocks.<\/span> (Photo: Discover Moab)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beginner and intermediate riders are in on the fun, too. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermoab.com\/places-to-go\/state-parks\/dead-horse-point-state-park\/\">Dead Horse Point State Park<\/a>\u2014just outside of Canyonlands\u2014is a hub of green and blue trails with huge views of the Colorado River far below. And as of this year, 200 miles of singletrack in the area are now open to Class I e-bikes, expanding the accessibility of the region\u2019s on-trail fun.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Get a Guide or Choose Your Own Adventure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Hiring a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermoab.com\/attractions\/guides-and-outfitters\/\">guide is a great option<\/a> in Moab, where local experts are happy to take you directly to the best spots. Guided trips can also help you unlock adventures you might not do alone: the cool waters of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermoab.com\/attractions\/whitewater-rafting\/\">Colorado River<\/a> and Cataract Canyon, the remote reaches of Canyonlands, all kinds of seemingly impassible <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermoab.com\/attractions\/off-roading\/?utm_source=outside&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Madden-outside-referral&amp;utm_content=moab_outside_customarticle_offroading_attractions_spring2026\">off-road terrain<\/a>, and 100-foot rappels in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-afl-p=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermoab.com\/attractions\/rock-climbing-canyoneering\/\">red-rock canyons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 70 guide companies in Moab\u2014all ready to drive, route-find, serve lunch, and explain everything from dinosaur history to the unique high-desert ecology to how these incredible landscapes came to be.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2738743\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Canyonlands\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1259\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2738743\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Moab_inline_4-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Moab_inline_4-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Off-roading near Canyonlands National Park.<\/span> (Photo: Discover Moab)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And when the day (or expedition) ends, the town is the ultimate in soft landings. You\u2019ll get a warm welcome everywhere, whether at a hotel with a supercomfortable bed and hot shower or one of the many restaurants for a post-adventure meal with a round of cheers. Which is also a great time to start planning what to do in Moab next.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>Moab<\/em><em> is Utah\u2019s most iconic adventure epicenter. It\u2019s a place to look inward and experience the beauty of the desert. Every traveler has an edge. In Moab, you find yours. Moab calls to those drawn to raw beauty, challenge, and connection. Come with intention and leave changed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/destinations\/north-america\/so-many-ways-to-moab\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Utah\u2019s legendary outdoor destination has gorgeous scenery to spare, yes, and all kinds of ways to experience it Published May 14, 2026 02:56PM Those who have been to Moab know it\u2019s an incredible place\u2014and all you have to do is show up to experience its wonder. 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