Travel & Places Outdoors

The Many Ways to See Arches, Canyonlands and Moab, Utah

The city of Moab, Utah is a great spot for outdoor recreation and offers great appeal to outdoor enthusiasts.
Set against the redrocks of Utah's southeastern desert, its location makes it an ideal place to stay when visiting both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, both great areas for hiking, camping and seeing some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States.
Both Arches and Canyonlands provide panoramic views which can be accessed by numerous different hiking trails.
The hike to Delicate Arch is a moderate trail that takes about 2 hours to complete.
It rewards those who endure the shade less path with views of one of the most famous sandstone arches.
You will not want to forget to bring water.
The sun is often relentless and unforgiving in a place where temperatures are frequently well into 100 degrees.
If you aren't interesting in seeing the landscapes by foot, there are many other options available.
Mountain biking is one of the most popular activities in this area.
It has become world renown for its Slickrock Bike Trail, a 9.
6 mile highly challenging and technical test of your mountain biking abilities.
The Bar M Trail is a 7.
9 mile trail that is an easier trail and provides you great views of Arches National Park and the La Sal Mountains.
Another option to seeing this beautiful area is by river raft.
River rafting has become a very popular attraction of the area and there are many river outfitters that provide excursions down the Colorado River.
For those who don't want to brave the rapids there are milder sections of both the Colorado and the Green River where you can learn to kayak, go canoeing or take a jet boat tour.
Off road areas for ATVs and jeep tours are abundant in the area.
Moab offers both backcountry, as well as, more popular, easier trails.
However, ATVs are not allowed in either Arches or Canyonlands.
Scenic byways are plentiful and give those you prefer not to adventure off the road the opportunity to see the red rock formations of the area and see some of the locations used in various films such as Mission Impossible II.
Lastly, you might want to see the scenery by air.
More adventurous people can skydive and see the red rocks in a way very few ever will while at the same time offering you an experience you are sure to never forget.
Moab is a wonderful destination for travelers regardless of how they enjoy seeing the amazing views.
You will not be disappointed after visiting.

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