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Moab Utah - Canyonlands CountryMoab Utah is located along the Colorado River in eastern Utah. Moab is about 112 miles from Grand Junction, CO via Rte. 128, 240 miles from Aspen, 230 miles from Salt Lake City, 450 miles from Las Vegas, and 350 miles from Denver. Moab is an outdoor adventure gateway city for those looking to visit the nearby parks - Arches National Park is just a few miles up Hwy 191, and Canyonlands National Park is only 20 miles away. The Colorado River brings opportunities for kayaking and rafting, while the desert canyonlands are a wonderland for mountain bikers and hikers.
Staying in Moab - Hotels and Lodging, CampingIf you're looking for organized camping in Moab, there is a KOA just south of the city center on Hwy 191, which offer some trees and shady sites in this sunny desert clime. There is also the Dowd Flats RV Park nearby at 2701 S. Hwy 191 offering full hook ups and dry parking. Where to stay in Moab - what are the best hotels in Moab? There are many hotels and motels to pick from if you want to spend a night or several days in Moab. There is a La Quinta Inn at 815 S. Main St (LaQuintaMoab.com). For a family friendly hotel, check out the Landmark Inn (LandmarkInnMoab.com), with large family suites and a pool with a 50 foot water slide - great for keeping the kids cool and happy on hot summer days! The Holiday Inn Express has 80 rooms and free continental breakfast, with an indoor pool and hot tub (hiexpress.com/moabut). Other popular Moab lodging choices are the Sorrel River Ranch Resort, Best Western Canyonlands Inn, Riverside Inn, Moab Comfort Suites, Super 8, and Aarchway Inn. You'll find room rates ranging from $50 or $60, up to $150 during the summer months, with lower rates in the off season.Moab Vacation - Outdoor ActivitiesWith Deadhorse Point State Park, Sand Flats Recreation Area, Edge of the Cedars State Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area all close by, Moab is a mecca for outdoor adventurers, who flock there year around due to the good weather. There is horseback riding, cross country skiing, canoeing, hiking, rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, and much more. You can raft down the Colorado River through Canyonlands Park, or check out Cataract Canyon. Mountain biking in Moab is most popular during the Spring and Fall, as bikers try to avoid the summer heat. The Manti La Sal National Forest is just 20 minutes away from Moab and offers great biking trails in a cooler environment. The La Sal Mountains reach as high as 13,000 feet, and are the second largest mountain range in Utah. Werner Lake is another popular area to explore and it has a large picnic area, set in a large open meadow setting. It is stocked with fish and offers flatter trail areas, without as many hills. Arches National Park is a big draw for Moab, located just north of the city. The 29000 acre park is probably most famous for Delicate Arch, a natural stone arch, which is featured on Utah license plates. The park is easily explored by car, but getting off the beaten path and onto some of the hiking trails will take you to vistas the rest of the crowd misses.The Slickrock Trail is famous with four wheelers, and is just 4 miles from Moab at Sand Flats Rec Area. Slickrock Trail meanders across almost 10 miles of colorful sandstone, where you'll find moto-cross riders, jeep drivers, and mountain bikers all cruising on the rocks. Riding on rocks is tough - check out the practice loop first before riding off at full speed down the trail. Dead Horse Point State Park sits 2000 feet above the Colorado river, offering dramatic canyon views. Dead Horse became a state park in 1959, incorporating its 5000+ acres for the use of Utah's citizens. They have picnic and camping facilities, and a great 10 miles loop trail that goes by all the main viewpoints. Moab Weather - Moab MapsFor a map of Moab, click here. Summer weather in Moab is generally hot - often over 100 degrees, and almost always in the 80s and 90s. Always take extra water when hiking or biking, along with hats and sunscreen. Dehydration and sunstroke can happen quickly in the hot, arid desert climate, and it can sneak up on people who are not used to these conditions. In winter, the thermometer rarely dips below the freezing level, and snow is not common. January is the coldest month with an average high of 42, while temps climb to 62 in March, 82 in May, 87 in Sept, and a nice cool 57 in October.
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