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There is no where more exciting and adventurous as Moab in Utah. It’s famous for its red rock landscape and phenomenal natural wonders. If you’re an outdoor lover, you’ll find there are plenty of adventurous things to do in Moab to satisfy any explorer’s cravings.
We spent two weeks traveling around Moab, exploring its three awesome national parks, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef, and seeing what more this desert state has to offer.
We were so oblivious to anything outside the national parks, but after our own little exploration, we’ve learned that there is more to see and do in Moab – and downtown Moab is pretty cool.
If you’re not sure what to do in Moab, keep reading to see what we got up to!
Adventurous Things To Do In Moab
1. Arches National Park
You do not want to miss visiting Arches National Park. It is one of the most popular national parks in the USA for a reason!
This national park is famous for its 2,000+ stone arches, made from massive rock pinnacles and balanced rocks which were formed naturally by rain water.
Some of the larger arches in the park are estimated to be anywhere from 286-320 million years old!
It is also right on Moab’s doorstep and has lots of family-friendly hiking trails, making it so easy to explore.
I recommend at least two full days in Arches NP so you can experience the depth of her arch beauty.
Some of our favorite hiking trails in Arches National Park are:
- Delicate Arch Hiking Trail
- Landscape Arch Trail
- The Windows and Turret Arch
2. Explore Canyonlands National Park [Needles and Islands in the Sky]
Canyonlands National Park is divided into three sections: Islands in the Sky, The Needles District, and the Maze.
The first two are most accessible to every day travelers. The Maze is for 4WD experienced explorers only.
There is over a three hour drive between Islands in the Sky and the Needles District, so we recommend splitting this park in two, and explore them both over two days – one for each section.
If you are short on time, we recommend the Islands in the Sky section for its ease and canyon views.
Top things to do in Canyonland NP
- Mesa Arch Hike (great at sunrise)
- Drive the Shafer Trail
- Slickrock Trail in the Needles
3. Watch a Sunset at Dead Horse State Park
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