So beautiful!!! You have to go!!! Amazing view!!! You have to experience it! Hold on to your hats…read more It does get windy . That when we went.

If you're limited on time, then hit this place up. It has a very high concentration of arches and…read morecool formations in a very small area. The parking lot is huge, and there are pit toilets if you need to make a bathroom trip. If you are so inclined and don't want to get out in the heat for the hikes to the arches, you can even see them from the parking lot from your car. Otherwise the arches are a short hike away. Additionally, it's good with people who have limited mobility as a lot of the trails don't have elevation gain. For example, the Double Arch trail is considered "barrier free." The trail has a hard packed surface. There can be lines for people who want the perfect shot, but otherwise it's not too crowded.

The hike was a lot longer and strenuous than we felt it was billed as. Give yourself 40 minutes to…read moreget up there, 30 minutes to check it out, wait for pictures ( there is a line). 25 minutes to hike down. Bring a headlamp for the sunset time. It gets dark quickly

Delicate Arch is the face of this national park, maybe for the entire park service, Moab, UT, and…read moreeven the American West. The first known photo of this arch was taken in 1906, and it appeared in LIFE magazine in 1953.  We climbed up to the top of the hill, which is opposite the arch. The Green Rock signifies the change of time. The green sediments come from a humid era in Archer's Jurassic past, which included braided rivers, floodplains, and a nearby volcano. Volcanic ash full of iron settled atop clay, silt, and other sediments here.

It is our last stop in the park. We initially planned to visit here first, but were unable to find…read moreparking. By now, the noon sunlight is unforgiving for photography than at 8 am, but the tenterhook rock (on every side!) and other rocks, and thrilling landscapes more than made up for it.  The mostly paved 0.25-mile loop trail is an easy walk. There is a picnic area with a bathroom in the opposite direction, which I didn't go to.

It's a rock, but a very cool one. You can see it from the road or the parking lot. If you want to…read moreget closer to it and admire it, you can do the loop trail around the base to see it from all angles. Some of the trail is paved, but otherwise it's dirt with some purposefully placed rocks to lead the way and direct people to prevent erosion. Short and sweet hike!

This trail was a fun introduction to Arches National Park. It is located right after you enter the…read morepark. The Park Avenue Trail is one of the first major attractions within Arches National Park. It is a one-mile trail that follows the bottom of a canyon at the feet of some of the park's gigantic and well-known monoliths. The Three Gossips, the Courthouse Towers, Queen Nefertiti and Queen Victoria Rock, the Organ, and the Tower of Babel are all visible from the road as visitors drive up towards Balanced Rock and Delicate Arch, but there is a large difference in experience when actually hiking through them. All of these natural wonders are famous and often photographed. The lower trailhead is located on the Arches Entrance Road, 2.5 miles north of the visitors center, off to the north side of the road. The parking lot has a paved walkway that heads 320 feet to a Viewpoint. From there, there is a well-worn trail that heads down the Avenue and towards the Courthouse Towers Parking Lot.

Bottom Line: A fun "moderate" hike between two towering canyon walls that are said to be…read morereminiscent of walking down Park Avenue in New York City. For our last hike in Moab my husband and I decided to hike the Park Avenue Trail. We decided to hike Park Avenue because we thought the scenery would be very different than the arches we'd seen all day. So at 5pm we set out to do the two-mile roundtrip hike on the Park Avenue trail and we had a lot of fun checking out the formations. The late-afternoon lighting created spotlights on some formations and put others in the shadows so it made for some great photos. I am glad we did this hike late in the day.

Sand Dune Arch, easy trail with lot of sand. This is a kid friendly trail. Like walking on beach…read morewith red sand. It's cooling with lot of giant stone as shade. So far the most comfy trail in the NP. you get 2 kissing birds arch.

On October 15th, the only timed entry available to Arches National Park, was 3pm. From the main…read moreentrance and visitor's center, we drove through and saw at least 5 different arches before reaching this one. Essentially, Sand Dune Arch was our last stop in the National Park before the sun went down. I can't imagine hiking through this section in the dark, so plan your visit according to the sunlight available. The parking lot is small and we were lucky to find a spot. From the parking lot, it's an easy, short walk in the sand. Please note, there's a narrow passage way to get to the Arch so you'll want appropriate shoes. The ankle high hiking boots worked great for me. My friends said that sand got into their regular tennis shoes. Once you reach the Sand Dune Arch, please be respectful of the time and others around you. Naturally, we all want selfies without photo bombs. As a courtesy to others, snap your pictures and keep it moving:)

Very EASY hike & right before the Landscape Arch so why not make a pit stop after finishing…read moreLandscape? It is only 0.2 miles! Follow the signs & it'll lead you to this beauty. Not as beautiful as the other arches in the park but with only 0.2 miles to walk, it's a nice stop/easy hike.

Very short hike with the best view. I would recommend visit the window arch too…read more Watch sunset there is also amazing

The hike to Delicate Arch was a steady climb with stunning views along the way. Seeing the arch…read morefrom the viewpoint was unforgettable and completely worth the effort.

Honestly... this is not worth your time if you've already hiked to Delicate Arch itself. It's a…read moreshort little jaunt to a distant view of the arch, but it won't be very exciting for those who hike it and go all the way. I hiked to Delicate Arch right before checking out this vista point. Once you get to the actual arch, this viewpoint won't be even remotely satisfying. If you can't hike to the actual arch for some reason, then I'd recommend coming here instead so that you can at least have some sort of view. Otherwise, there are so many other vista points in the park that are worth visiting instead. If you still want to hike to the arch and check out this vista anyways, I'd come here first and then complete the hike so that you won't be disappointed.

This was the perfect location! Close to the town/ surrounding hikes and right on the Colorado…read moreriver. We arrived around 11am on a Thursday and got a walk up camping site (there were a few still available). There are 2 outhouses, our bathroom was very clean and well kept. There is no running water/sinks but they provide hand sanitizer. We could see the colorado river, however not all camp sites have the most clear view of it. There is a nice biking/ walking trail that you can take either way from the campsite. Don't forget bug spray as there is a lot of mosquitoes. There was plenty of room in our site for 2-3 tents.

These guys totally made my first Moab trip. I spent eleven - yes 11 - days hiking with them. I…read morehave never hired guides for anything before when travelling, and certainly didn't think I would hire any to hike with as I hike with some regularity back home. After spending every day the week before my trip listening to my dad practically have a coronary over the situation (he could stress over anything and basically still thinks that I am four), and my friends who all pretty much insisted I hire someone due to my incessant ability to get lost (I call this wandering and an adventure) and my somewhat questionable take on risk, at the last minute I decided to hire Hike Moab for most of my stay. This was hands down the best decision I could have made. As I had more than the average tourist's time to play in town, my only real requirement was that they show me something cool every single day - their pick, it just had to be cool. This is one of those very rare times when I wish Yelp had more than five stars, because Hike Moab delivered and then some. Both Micah and Paul were awesome. Paul is a thru-hiker with a serious amount of knowledge about hiking, backpacking, and wildflowers (and a ton of other stuff). If you spend any time with him I suggest picking his brain because he has a wealth of information in there. Micah appears to know every amazing spot in Moab and the surrounding areas, has a solid understanding of the area's history/geology and is a great source of local information, geared the hikes to both my ability and desired outcomes, worked with my scheduling needs, and is likely responsible for my incessant drive to get back to the desert as I think I may now love this area as much as he does. I've given some thought as to what types of people might be a good fit, and I've pretty much decided that anyone should hire Hike Moab if they are in town. I would absolutely trust them with my parents (in their 70's and 80's), my niece and nephew (8 and 6 and questionably behaved), and my friends who come from all walks of life. As for where to go, that really depends on you. If you only have half a day to spend in Arches, then maybe just have them hit the highlights for you. If I were to hire them for my parents, this is likely what I would choose. For my friends who hike, I still suggest hiring them for Tower Arch and Devils Garden - Tower is a little tricky to get to, and Devils Garden because it is a primitive trail that is a bit easy to get turned around on. I also suggest hiring them if you are going anywhere off the main beaten path in Canyonlands - ie you are getting out of your car for more than three miles. There are also endless amazing local Moab area hikes - I vote for taking a day Behind the Rocks - if I lived in Moab I'd be in those canyons at least once a weekend. Tips: Be honest about where you are at physically and what you want to do. I had foot surgery before this trip, and I get vertigo which is often set off by heights (yes I know going to Utah is questionable in this regard). I let Micah know both of these things when I hired them. He was great about making sure that hikes were geared to my physical limitations, and I think that letting them know upfront will help ensure that you have great hikes that suit your individual needs. Bring a bandana - even if you don't use it on your hike, you are likely to use it at least once in Moab, and I cannot overestimate how happy I was to have one. I'm coming back to Moab as soon as possible, and I will absolutely hire Hike Moab again.

Spent an early morning hike with our guide Micah. He was knowledgable about the geology, vegetation…read moreand history of fiery furnace. The rock formations were impressive and he caters your hike to your physical ability. It was worth the early morning meet time. Perfect time to see the desert before the heat sets in. Micah was an excellent guide!

We visited Arches National Park with our 2.5-year-old and were blown away by how accessible it was…read morefor a toddler. If you're worried about bringing a little one to the desert, don't be! The park offers several manageable hikes and a fantastic "giant sandbox" experience. Top Tips for Parents: Time: Budget 2 full days. This allows you to see the sights without rushing or risking a mid-day meltdown. The Best Hikes: We highly recommend Balanced Rock, Sand Dune Arch (it's a massive hit with kids because of the deep sand play), and The Windows Section. Where to Stay: Stay in Moab. It's incredibly convenient to the park entrance and has plenty of family-friendly amenities. The Visitor Center: Don't skip it! We spent 2 hours there exploring the exhibits; it's a great way to introduce kids to the environment. Essentials: It gets incredibly hot. Pack twice as much water and snacks as you think you'll need.

Arches National Park is absolutely breathtaking. The scale, the colors, and the natural formations…read morefeel almost unreal. We arrived midday, and the heat was intense, so we weren't able to hike to many of the arches. Even so, we still saw a lot just from the viewpoints and shorter walks, it's stunning no matter how you experience it. One thing to note: parking at Devils Garden is very limited and can be difficult, especially later in the day. That area is one of the most popular spots in the park. Travel tips: * Go early--ideally at sunrise--and start at the far end (Devils Garden), then work your way back toward the entrance * Bring plenty of water (more than you think you need) * Wear proper shoes--the terrain is uneven and sandy * Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses are essential--the sun is strong and there's little shade * Check if timed entry reservations are required during peak season * Don't rush--plan stops and take your time at viewpoints, even if you're not hiking far Even with the heat limiting our hikes, this was an unforgettable experience. We'll definitely come back--next time earlier in the day!