This is one amazing Utah state park that visiting Arches National Park or even the adjacent…read moreCanyonlands National Park will not prepare you for. The dramatic, jaw-dropping views of the of the Colorado River, as it meanders green-brown through ions of rock strata and history, is nothing like I've ever seen. They've really built a great overlook there; well paved, comfortable and thoughtful, with places to sit and take it all in (--Hah! Fat chance; it would take you weeks to let it settle into your brain. You just don't want to move, it is so breathtaking). The silence there is profound and the picture perfect day we had today (mid 70's with puffy clouds against a deep blue sky) made it stunning in every way.

This is a small park, but well worth it. The views are just jaw-dropping…read more If you are in Moab, you need to come here. It's just off the north entrance to Canyonlands. There are stone fneces to keep kids safe at the major viewpoints as well. If you are here near mealtime, make sure to visit the ladies at the lunch shack outside the visitors center. The food is expensive (of course) but it's made fresh and tastes great.

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.

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.

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.

He saw this turn off as we were driving towards Moab so we took it. There's a campground and a…read moretrailhead at the end of the road. Restroom available. The enclosed kind but porta potty style. Clean though and lots of toilet paper. I was impressed. It's a 2.2 mile hike one way to Fisher Tower. It's amazing, the views here, just craggy and yet green. There's five camping sites with bbq pits and picnic benches in some. Looks like it's first come, first served and you pay by using the envelopes provided and placing the money into the locked box. The fees are collected daily. Cash or check only. They have instructions on where you can get drinking water, dumpster or find a camp host. Not a lot of parking so it can get crowded with campers and hikers. Nice place and it would be a comfy camping site. Just remember to bring water and cash or check.

Moab Cliffs and Canyons delivered an unforgettable experience for our whole family, including our…read more10-year-olds. The scenery was breathtaking, and the rappelling was genuinely thrilling -- scary in the best way, and a real confidence builder for the kids. Our guide Devin was fantastic -- especially when one of our kids got nervous. Devin stepped in with calm encouragement, and that kid ended up having a blast and walking away so proud of themselves. We felt safe the entire time. Highly recommended!

I reserved the 3/4 Chamisa Canyon slot canyon and rappelling tour with this company for our family…read moreof 4 which consisted of 2 adults (age 50) and 2 high-school boys. We had an amazing guide who was fun, engaging a knowledgeable about local wildlife and vegetation. After a vigorous but doable 1.5 mile hike we descended thru the canyons. We completed 3 or 4 smaller obstacles that required some roping / tethering then then culminated in the final rappel descent which is exhilarating for newbies to this sport. 100 pct highly recommend.

Beautiful. It is an Arch that looks like a tunnel. Well done nature!…read more The Tunnel is off of Devil's Garden, on the Landscape Arch trial. A little bit of a descent to it, but a pleasant surprise when you get there

This was an amazing ride. I didn't really know what to expect. It was a little scary at first but…read moreonce I relaxed it was fantastic. I highly recommend this trip!

We did the 2 hr. Hells Revenge Tour with Sean in a side by side. It was thrilling, beautiful &…read morefun!! Sean made sure to challenge us, he said, " if he doesn't get us screaming, he's not doing his job!" Lol, there were definately times words we never use exited our mouths. The scenery was breath takingly beautiful!! Sean and his son were so much fun to have this experience with. We highly recommend this memorible adventure!!! Worth every penny!!