Eric has guided my family and I on canyoneering trips as well as multiple tower climbs. I couldn't…read morepossibly say enough about how professional, safe, fairly priced, and accommodating he is. I could go on and on about him and his staff to take my word for it. You can't go wrong with Wingate adventures!!!

My husband, stepdaughter, and I were looking to turn up the adventure during our trip to Moab, and…read moreEric totally delivered. It was just the 4 of us on our full-day canyoneering trip - we did the Land Before Time route. We went into spots in the canyon we would *never* have known were accessible without a guide. Eric was a delight to spend the day with. More importantly, his experience in the climbing/rappelling/canyoneering realm was very evident. Something you start thinking pretty earnestly about when you're dangling from a rope 140' above the canyon floor! Definitely recommend Eric and Windgate for your Moab outdoor adventure trip.

Amazing views - lots of traffic for a mid day visit. Adventure and scenes. Unobstructed views of…read morerocks and hills and nature.

This amazing, beautiful God's creation is speechless and a great place for a jog, camp, or fishing…read more It's a must-stop if passing by.

Poison Spider Mesa in Moab is home to multiple recreational activities. The trailhead and parking…read morelot are located approximately 6 miles west of Moab. Most people come here for the 16-mile 4×4 and mountain bike or ATV loop trail that has arches and cliffs with beautiful scenic views. If you are a hiker and want a shorter hike, there are one-mile hiking trails that branch off the trailhead like the Longbow Arch and Poison Spider Bench. Parking is free at Poison Spider Mesa but can be tight for larger vehicles. There is additional roadside parking leading up to the main lot. We had just hiked the nearby Corona Arch Trail and were too tired to do another hike. We decided to come here to Poison Spider because there is a short side hike to see some petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks. The Poison Spider Mesa dinosaur track site has some theropod footprints preserved in limestone blocks. Around ten carnivorous dinosaur footprints formed 190 million years ago can be seen here. There are also some nearby petroglyphs that depict human and animal figures. We did this short hike and took pictures of the footprints before heading back to Moab. We enjoyed the view overlooking Moab Valley while on this short trail. Poison Spider Mesa got its name from a local legend about a girl named Mary Jane Francis who died here from being bitten by a venomous spider in the late 1800s.

Our first visit here, the last day of September. We came in…read morelate and had crowds so back early in the morning. We are staying in Moab and have an annual military pass so entry is included with desire. Even in a short time we were able to walk the trail to the Arches .. Over 2000. The Tour buses come and parking is tight. So Be ready to go deeper in the park. A sense of wonder is all around. Do the visitor center first and see the information movie. How the Area was formed over Salt beds and a Sea. And where not to walk. Protected crust soil as fragile as Coral in the Sea ..

Arches is absolutely amazing. I would recommend watching the short video at the visitor center to…read morehave more understanding of how the arches have been formed. The arches are just mind blowing and you get the wow effect. We did a couple of the longer hikes to get a better look. I would say that the Park Avenue trail was the hardest for me although I think it was listed as moderate. ‍ About 3 miles round trip. Many steps down and not much shade, it was warm out. The next day we went to Landscape Arch first. We were told it is a must see but that the hike to it was considered difficult. Well no it wasn't difficult at all. I would consider it moderate. The trail had smooth gravel which made it easy to navigate. It was not quite 3 miles round trip. So glad we did it because the arch is just amazing. The longest natural arch in the world.

We planned our full day at Canyonlands NP around a bunch of shorter hikes because of the heat, and…read morethis one was perfect for that list. At approx 1.2 miles roundtrip to hit both the first and second overlooks at Upheaval Dome, it took us about 1 hour to complete including time spent at the overlooks. Located in Island in the Sky district, the access point to this hike is on paved road and easily accessible without an offroad vehicle. There is a parking lot nearby, but it gets full easily so just plan ahead. Beautiful views of the geographical wonder that is Upheaval Dome with surprisingly different views at each overlook. More of a moderate hike, it's more difficult between the first and second overlook than at the beginning. But I found that portion to be a more enjoyable hike than the first second. Go figure. There is next to zero shade cover on this trail (especially when hiking from the first to second overlook), so make sure to bring your hat and wear sunscreen. And it gets so incredibly hot, so bring lots of water. The hike is shorter, but with that sun glaring down, you will get hot, thirsty, and tired quickly. Overall, a good hiking choice to introduce yourself to Canyonlands National Park.

Loved this short little hike up to Upheaval Dome! There are so many wonderful little hikes that you…read morecan do while in Canyonlands National Park. Instead of doing one longer hike, I decided to switch it up a bit and do several smaller hikes to really take in the diversity and different scenery of the trails here. Upheaval Dome is just one of many shorter hikes located within the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. It's not too far of a drive from the Island in the Sky visitor's center, and it provides an incredible view of the Upheaval Dome Crater and beautiful geographic landscapes between the Colorado and Green Rivers. The trail is moderate and only about 1.3 miles long in total. Its' rocky terrain, steepish inclines, and hot weather is what pushes this hike rating from easy to moderate. The trail starts off inclining up several steps until you reach the first overlook of the Upheaval Dome Crater. It's so amazing to see this crater up close. Scientists have predicted that it got here from either a meteorite or from a salt dome uplift. Either way, the geologic features of this crater are very unique and really fun to view. From here, you can continue for another .5 miles until you reach the second overlook. The terrain changes a bit from rocky to slick rock here. In fact, there are some pretty gnarly parts of the trail where you'll be doing some light rock climbing up slick rocks. Had to get on my bum to get down some of these slick rocks, but it wasn't too bad. I'd still recommend it with caution of course. After you make it to the second overlook, you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of the many canyons, mesas, and colorful buttes in the distance. The views are truly amazing up there! One thing to note is that although this is a short hike, you shouldn't underestimate the amount of water that you'll need to bring. It gets so HAWT out there, and there are no water stations in the park (with the exception of the visitor's center). Make sure to pack enough water and some food while you're at it as there are no amenities here except for restrooms. And of course, lather up on the sunscreen and bring sunglasses and a hat because you're gonna need it. Hiking shoes with good ankle support would be best and will also work for the majority of the other hikes in this park. If you're planning on hiking Upheaval Dome, I'd also recommend the short hike at Whale Rock as it's located right on the same street right before this stop. Upheaval Dome is also the start of the strenuous 8 mile Syncline Loop Trail. Parking is limited, but since this is a shorter hike, people don't tend to stay here for very long. I'd say this was my favorite mini hike within the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. I'd highly recommend it for the views and quick workout.

This is one of the more underrated hikes in Canyonlands National Park. Mesa Arch and Grand View…read morePoint draw all of the crowds. But I think Whale Rock Trail is just as cool. It is a short hike and there are very few people on the trail. The trail climbs about 100 to 140 feet from its base. I like that you get great panoramic views of the park once you are on top of the dome. It is less than a mile round trip from the parking lot to Whale Rock. They call it Whale Rock because this long sandstone dome resembles the back of a whale from afar. You want to wear shoes with good traction if you want to walk up the side of the dome. It is a steep drop-off if you slip. We came up here before sunset and enjoyed the view of the surrounding canyons and the cool breeze. There is a lot of room to walk around and explore while on top of this mesa. The Upheaval Dome Trail is a short drive from here if you want to check out another part of the park. Whale Rock is part of a large outer ring of sandstone that surrounds the Upheaval Dome formation.

Absolutely stunning views of the valley from the top of Whale Rock! Although this trail is right…read moredown the road from Upheaval Dome, it doesn't seem to get as many visitors. I basically had this entire trail all to myself and literally only passed 2 people (one on my way up and another on my way back). The trail itself is super short at just one mile long roundtrip and features some of the most picturesque views of the Green River Valley and its' incredible geologic landscapes. The trail starts of pretty easy via a flat path through dry terrain and desert foliage. Soon after, the trail switches from a flat paved path to a scramble up slick rocks. The trail actually becomes a little harder to follow at this point, but there are several cairns that will help lead the way. You'll basically scale up the large rock until you reach a dead end. This dead end is what provides the 360 degree views of the most stunning mesas, buttes, and canyons in the park. The views are just simply breathtaking here! What makes it even more enjoyable is that there aren't many people on this trail. Like, at ALL. Mesa Arch and Upheaval Dome are a lot more popular, but this baby deserves some praise as well. Aside from the amazing views of the valley, the view of Whale Rock itself ain't too shabby. It gets its' name because the long curving spine of this rock resembles that of a whale. At first I couldn't really see it, but then it started to grow on me. It is reminiscent of a whale. It's a super short hike, but it gets really hot up there! Make sure to bring water with you as there aren't any water stations in the park aside from the visitor's center. Since this trail is far less trafficked, parking is pretty must a breeze! There isn't a restroom at this trailhead, but if you need to use one, there are some just up the street at Upheaval Dome. If you're planning on hiking Upheaval Dome, this is a great mini hike to add either before or after since it's so close. Definitely worth a stop for the views and solidarity.

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.

This is a campground just up from slick rock bike trail. It has both group sites that are…read morereservation only and also has individual campsites as well. We stayed in a groupsite with 10 people and it's $60 a night. It has a covered area with picnic tables and a bathroom pit toilet style that was very clean. This is a great launch site it you want to ride porcupine rim, slick rock or falcon flow bike trails. It is also super close to fins and things and some other jeep trails.