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    Mike H.

    Short scenic hike along a little stream which leads to a a bridge at the end of the path.. I got to the bridge around 11 and people were repelling down which was awesome to watch.. If you speed walk it's def a good little workout, took me 40min 1 way

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    Hiroko P.

    3miles into Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway[U-128], you will find Negro Bill Canyon trail head. After 2.5 miles of beautiful trail, you will be greeted by Morning Glory Natural Bridge. It is a huge arch tucked in the end of the trail. You will get wet crossing the creek several times to get to the arch. I know there are so much to do in Moab but you wouldn't regret it to spend couple hours @ Negro Bill Canyon.

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    Great early morning hike. Truly beautiful nature! Watch out for the poison ivy although it wasn't a problem for us.

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    Great hike up a creek with a dog. Worth checking out. Can't get lost.

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    Arches National Park - View at the garden of Eden (not shown are the expansive distant views around the garden too, it's stunning!)

    Arches National Park

    4.8(1.1k reviews)
    9.1 mi

    Stunning! Absolutely stunning!…read moreI've traveled on four continents and this is easily one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Park Avenue was my favorite, then the Delicate Arch, but holy heavens, around literally every turn there was another absolute stunner of a view. I took easily 100 pictures during my relatively short time in the park. Then, when you drive back out, you see all the same stunning views, but at different angles, and you experience those things in a brand new way. This was easily the highlight of my 3,600 mile, 12-day, 9-state road trip. You have to come here, it is nearly unbelievable how beautiful it is. You have to experience it for yourself. Absolutely one of the most beautiful places in the US, without question!

    Arches NP actually was a pleasant surprise to me. I'd heard it's small and underwhelming compared…read moreto other parks (e.g. Zion) which I do believe is true re: the size comparison, but honestly I don't think you should compare this park to ones like Zion/Glacier because the expectation is just different. This park's hikes follow one long main road that ends around a campsite area that goes to several arches including Broken Arch. I drove out their first and did this hike which is really more of a long trail. The arch was MUCH bigger than I'd expected, and it was cool to see! The weather wasn't the best -- scattered light showers creeping in but thankfully it never rained too heavily, and despite the trails being all sand/sandy dirt, my shoes stayed fairly dry and it didn't get too muddy. Along this trail are some other arches e.g. tapestry arch (there's three of them connected together). The trail is pretty flat and manageable for almost anyone, just a few areas that are a little more uphill than most but no scrambling or anything. Other cool hikes are the delicate arch trail (even if you just do the short viewpoint one, which I did), the sand dune arch, and the double arch/north window arch (more of a long walk than a hike). The skyline arch is also a nice easy pull off pic (or short walk to get closer), and the Park avenue and Garden of Eden viewpoints (+- other early viewpoints in the park) are absolutely stunning. If you're in the area, I would absolutely rec a trip to Arches NP! If you only have time to do one park in the area my personal pref would be Canyonlands rather than arches, but you can certainly see near all of arches within a day (or even a few hours if you just want to hit some of the major spots) whereas Canyonlands is MASSIVE and some areas require AWD/high clearance so Arches is much more accessible. If you really just want to hit the highlights in both, you can do it in one day (that's what I did -- left around 7a to go to mesa arch and grand overlook viewpoints @Canyonlands, then drove to arches and hit all those short trails/viewpoints mentioned above. Was done by about 6p the same day).

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    Arches National Park - Raven in the parking lot

    Raven in the parking lot

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    Mill Creek Trail

    Mill Creek Trail

    5.0(4 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Mill Creek Canyon Trailhead is a beautiful hike that I'd rate as moderate--some sections require…read moreclimbing over rocks, but nothing too extreme. Luna handled it with ease, hopping right up and then looking back at us as if to say, "You coming?" The trail follows the river nearly the entire way to a waterfall, which is just under a mile in, with another mile back. You don't necessarily have to do the full hike--there are plenty of spots along the creek where you can stop, let your dog swim, or cool off before turning back. If you do continue, the waterfall at the end makes for a rewarding finish. The water is cold but refreshing, and I can imagine it gets crowded on weekends. Luckily, when we went (weekday afternoon), it wasn't too busy. This trail is very dog-friendly, and most dogs are off-leash. That's great if your pup plays well with others, but if your dog isn't comfortable around other dogs, this may not be the best choice. Luna swam in the creek several times along the way and capped it off with a dip in the waterfall--she absolutely loved it. We didn't swim ourselves since we didn't bring suits, but next time we might. This is definitely a place we'd return to and a spot I'd highly recommend for dog owners.

    In A Nutshell: -Mill…read moreCreek Trail is a lovely trail that can stretch as far as 7-10 miles per the local I spoke to during my hike. -When you follow it initially from the parking lot, it will take you to the waterfall, that distance is about 1 mile one-way. -The hike was awesome during the morning (7am), barely saw many people. -You can catch a beautiful sunrise just over the waterfall too (see photo). -You will hike through the creek, dirt paths, brush & rocky edges. -Some reviews recommend water shoes, but I just went barefoot & I was fine. -The water was warm in mid-August & it wasn't very deep even at the waterfall (went up to my thighs). Overall, if you want to start off your day on a short, relaxing & fulfilling hike, you need to come here. You'll leave very happy & energized!

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    Mill Creek Trail
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    North Fork Millcreek Canyon - Creek hike to the waterfall.

    North Fork Millcreek Canyon

    5.0(2 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Free, fun, and worth the easy mile hike in. A new Moab tradition for our family! Top 5 places to…read moreexperience Moab! Deep pools.

    This lesser-known hike is perfect! It has rocks, trees and water. There is plenty of shade to…read moreshelter hikers from the hot summer day and a beautiful river that will cool you off. And it's dog friendly! At the trailhead, there is a small parking lot with a sign that tells visitors to come back later if the lot is full. We arrived just after 8am on a Sunday and found only 3 other cars there. The trail is very clearly marked so you know right where to go. Be sure to stop at the bathroom on your way up if needed. There is also a dog waste station to get poop bags, but you'll need to carry it out with you as there are no garbage cans along the way. The first few minutes of the hike are out in the open-lots of sun and no shade. But quickly you'll find yourself along the river with trees all around you. There is sandstone that you'll hike through-it can be a little slippery. A little further in you'll find that the trail crosses the river. Plan on getting wet even though there are rocks that you can walk across. Keep going and you'll end up at a beautiful waterfall and pool. I'm told there is another further on, but we turned around after this point. We will come back again and see what surprises await us beyond this point.

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    North Fork Millcreek Canyon - Waterfall and swimming hole.

    Waterfall and swimming hole.

    North Fork Millcreek Canyon - Crossing the river again

    Crossing the river again

    North Fork Millcreek Canyon - Bathrooms near the trailhead

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    Rope Swing Moab - Rope Swing Moab

    Rope Swing Moab

    4.3(6 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    A lot of fun. The…read morebooking process was simple, and communication was great--everything from confirmation to a helpful reminder with clear meeting details. We were taken up in a large all-terrain vehicle, which added a fun start to the experience. Choosing the 11:00 time slot was perfect--it meant a smaller group, less waiting, and more time to explore afterward. The ride up felt like a mini tour with incredible views and interesting insights along the way. Our group of eight was the perfect size, especially compared to some of the larger groups we saw. Instructions were clear. You are also able to clip in with a harness while watching others jump--great for taking photos of friends with you. Before each jump, the team carefully double-checked harnesses and made sure everyone felt confident and safe. Loved the pull back up, peaceful and quiet. Fun crew, with just enough sarcasm.

    I had an amazing experience booking the Moab Rope Swing. The staff was extremely friendly, and the…read moreprocess to book, meet everyone, and find the location was simple and well organized. The views on the way to the swing were incredible, and the views at the swing itself were absolutely phenomenal. Everyone there made the experience feel welcoming and safe, especially the guy with the cowboy hat. He was next level when it came to keeping everyone calm during what is definitely a pretty intense experience. This is a must-do for anyone looking to try something exciting, intense, and completely different. I highly recommend it. Also, if you are going to do it, get the drone footage. It is absolutely worth the add-on and captures the experience perfectly.

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    Rope Swing Moab - For the ride up

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