Utah: Moab – Arches National Park

July 8, 2021
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🏜️ Moab — Utah’s Outdoor Playground

We based ourselves in the small town of Moab for a few days, and very pleasant it was too. Moab sits in Grand County, Utah, right on the banks of the Colorado River, and has been quietly reinventing itself since the uranium mining boom went bust in the 1980s. These days it makes its living as an adventure tourism hub, and rather successfully at that. People come from all over for activity holidays — white-water rafting the Colorado, mountain biking the legendary Slickrock Trail, rock climbing, hiking, and a great deal of dusty off-road motoring. As a result, the place skews noticeably young. The high street is mostly outdoor clothing shops, cycle hire places, jeep rental outfits, and bars. Lots of bars. I felt ancient just walking through it.

It also has its own brewery — Moab Brewery, which opened back in 1996 — and it does some genuinely decent beers. Helpfully, they’ve attached a restaurant and bar to it, so you can conveniently work your way through the range without having to go anywhere. We also called in at a bar and restaurant in town called Eddie McStiff’s, which, as you might imagine, probably gets absolutely riotous at peak season. We arrived in that quiet no-man’s-land between lunch and dinner, which suited us perfectly. We just wanted to sit down somewhere that wasn’t a car seat and sample the local micro-beers in peace.

🪨 About Arches National Park

Of course, our main reason for being in Moab was not, strictly speaking, the beer — though we remained committed to that cause — it was to visit two of America’s great National Parks: Canyonlands and Arches, both sitting just a few miles outside of town.

Arches has quite a back story. The whole thing kicked off around 65 million years ago, when this part of what is now Utah was a vast, flat seabed, baking in the sun and stretching off to the horizon in every direction. Over millions of years, enormous geological forces heaved the land upward and cracked it apart, pushing the region steadily higher in elevation. Those fractures in the relatively soft Entrada sandstone — laid down roughly 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period — allowed water to force its way in and get to work carving out the extraordinary formations we see today.

Rain steadily erodes the rock surface, carrying sediment down through washes and canyons all the way to the Colorado River below. In winter, snowmelt pools inside the fractures and cavities, then freezes, expands, and wrenches chunks of sandstone away. Slowly, patiently, the landscape eats itself. Rather brilliantly, the same forces that created these arches are already busy widening them — and will continue to do so until they eventually collapse. Nothing lasts forever, not even something that took 65 million years to build.

🗺️ Things to Do in Arches National Park

🚗 1. Drive the Arches Scenic Road

There is one main road threading through the Park, with a handful of short spur roads branching off to reach various formations. The whole scenic drive is only 19 miles long — you could motor from one end to the other in 30 to 45 minutes if you were in a terrible hurry and had absolutely no interest in why you came — but of course, you’ll be stopping constantly along the way.

🏜️ 2. Park Avenue Viewpoint & Trailhead

Once you’ve survived the switchbacks leading away from the Visitor Centre — and they’re perfectly manageable, before you start panicking — the first proper pull-off along the scenic road brings you to Park Avenue. Don’t let the name fool you into expecting Manhattan. There’s not a yellow cab or overpriced coffee in sight. What you do get instead is a genuinely dramatic canyon flanked by towering sandstone formations that rise from the desert floor like enormous russet-coloured skyscrapers. Nature, it turns out, had the whole brutalist architecture thing figured out long before anyone in New York did.

There are no arches here — this is very much a canyon-and-cliffs affair — but it’s spectacular enough that nobody seems to mind. The trail drops steeply down from the viewpoint into the canyon below and runs for one mile (1.6 km) through to Courthouse Towers. If you’re doing the return trip on foot, retrace your steps along the trail rather than trudging back along the road.

3. 🏔️ La Sal Mountains Viewpoint

A short drive from Park Avenue brought us to one of those spots that makes you stop the car, get out, and just stand there looking slightly gormless while your brain catches up with what your eyes are telling it. The La Sal Mountains Viewpoint delivers exactly what it says on the tin — and then some.

The La Sal Mountains themselves rise dramatically to the east, topping out at over 12,000 feet and providing a genuinely spectacular snow-capped backdrop that looks almost painted on. From here you get a proper 360-degree panorama, which in practical terms means you’ll be doing a lot of slow turning on the spot like a confused lighthouse. Closer in, the distinctively named Three Gossips, Sheep Rock, and The Organ rise up from the Courthouse Towers area — enormous sandstone formations that have been quietly eroding into increasingly theatrical shapes for roughly 65 million years, completely indifferent to the tourists photographing them.

Squint towards the horizon and you can pick out Balanced Rock and The Windows Section in the distance — both well worth the visit later.

4. 🏛️ The Courthouse Towers Viewpoint

Just a short hop down the road from Park Avenue, we pulled in at the Courthouse Towers Viewpoint, and it’s one of those spots where you step out of the car and immediately feel slightly inadequate as a human being. The landscape simply refuses to be modest about itself.

From here you get a proper 360-degree panorama that takes in the snow-dusted La Sal Mountains sitting handsomely to the east — a mountain range that, rather pleasingly, has absolutely nothing to do with salt despite the name — and in front of you, a quite extraordinary collection of towering sandstone formations doing their level best to look dramatic, which frankly wasn’t difficult. Three Gossips, Sheep Rock, and The Organ all jostled for attention like relatives at a family reunion, each one more improbable-looking than the last. If you squinted hard enough towards the horizon, you could just make out Balanced Rock and the distant Windows Section — both well worth the effort of finding your glasses.

5. 🪨 Petrified Sand Dunes Viewpoint

We pulled up at the viewpoint and stepped out into the cold, and what stretched before us was genuinely one of those moments where you forget to complain about anything for a few seconds — which, for a group of British tourists, is practically a medical event.

What you’re actually looking at is a desert that stopped moving roughly 200 million years ago. Back when dinosaurs were just getting started and Britain didn’t exist in any meaningful sense, powerful northwest winds were piling enormous quantities of fine-grained sand across this entire region, building vast dunes across an immense prehistoric desert. Then, as tends to happen over geological timescales, other sediments buried the lot. Compressed and slowly cemented together by quartz and calcite minerals, those ancient dunes became what geologists call Navajo Sandstone — the same distinctive reddish-cream rock you see absolutely everywhere across Southern Utah.

Erosion has since stripped away everything on top, leaving the original dune shapes remarkably intact beneath your feet. There’s no formal trail — you simply head east on the most obvious path and wander in.

⚖️ 6. Balanced Rock

Balanced Rock is one of Arches National Park’s most instantly recognisable landmarks, and honestly, it’s not difficult to see why. The thing is enormous — standing 128 feet (39 metres) tall and looming over the surrounding desert like some giant’s abandoned paperweight. It looks utterly precarious, the kind of thing that makes you instinctively want to stand well back, just in case.

Here’s the interesting bit though — despite appearances, it’s not actually balanced at all. The enormous boulder, made of hard Entrada Sandstone and weighing a frankly alarming 3,600 tonnes, sits firmly attached to its crumbling pedestal of softer Dewey Bridge mudstone beneath. These two contrasting rock layers, one hard, one soft, are precisely the geological combination responsible for producing Arches’ famous formations. The softer mudstone erodes away steadily underneath whilst the tougher sandstone above stubbornly holds its ground — for now.

Gravity, of course, will eventually win. It always does. That boulder is coming down — we just won’t be around to see it. A short, easy loop trail from the car park takes you completely around the formation, which is well worth doing.

🪟 7. The Windows — Where the Park Puts on Its Best Show

From Balanced Rock, a short spur road leads you out to the Windows Section, and if Arches National Park were a greatest hits album, this would be side one, track one. It has the highest concentration of arches anywhere in the park, and the scenery is, quite honestly, absurdly good — the sort of place that makes you feel slightly unworthy just standing there with your camera.

There are three arches that make up the Windows: North Window, South Window, and Turret Arch. Together they’re rather magnificent, and even on a cold winter’s day they don’t disappoint. During busy season, parking is genuinely grim — think Ikea on a Bank Holiday — so arriving early or being prepared for a bit of extra walking is strongly advised.

The trail itself starts with a paved, easy hundred yards or so from the car park before turning rocky and uneven — nothing difficult, just proper trail walking. The whole loop is a very manageable one mile round trip.

8. 🪨 Double Arch

Just a short wander from the Windows Section car park — the very same one we’d just been standing in, slightly out of breath and pretending we weren’t — sits one of the most photographed and genuinely jaw-dropping features in the entire park: Double Arch. And it absolutely deserves the attention.

The trail itself is mercifully forgiving. A half-mile of relatively flat, gravel-surfaced path that even we managed without incident, which is saying something. No scrambling, no vertigo-inducing ledges, just a pleasant stroll that delivers you directly to the base of something rather extraordinary.

Double Arch is, quite simply, enormous. At 112 feet (34 metres) tall, it holds the title of tallest arch in Arches National Park, and at 144 feet (44 metres) across, it comes in as the second longest. Two massive sandstone spans sharing a single anchor point — nature showing off, essentially. If you’re feeling energetic and slightly braver than us, you can actually clamber right up inside the arches themselves for a perspective that’s equal parts thrilling and slightly terrifying.

9. 🏜️ Delicate Arch

You’ve seen it before, almost certainly without realising it. Delicate Arch is probably the most photographed geological structure in America — it’s been plastered across Utah licence plates, travel brochures, and more Instagram feeds than is entirely healthy. First formally documented by European settlers in the late 19th century, it sits within Arches National Park, a landscape that’s been quietly showing off for around 300 million years.

Here’s what the photographs don’t tell you — the thing is enormous. The opening beneath the arch measures a genuinely whopping 46 feet, making it the largest free-standing arch in the entire park. Photos have a terrible habit of making it look perfectly manageable and postcard-sized. It isn’t.

Getting anywhere near it requires actual effort, which comes as something of an unpleasant surprise to people expecting a car park with a nice view. The only way in is a 3-mile round-trip hike with a 500-foot elevation gain across some frankly unforgiving slickrock. The Park Service officially classifies this as difficult, and they’re not being dramatic about it for once. Budget yourself two to three hours, sensible footwear, and considerably more water than you think you’ll need.

Go at sunset. The warm light catches the arch beautifully and turns it a deep, almost theatrical fiery red. Just don’t expect solitude — at peak times, you’ll be sharing the moment with approximately half of California.

🪨 10. Devil’s Garden Trail & Landscape Arch

We saved one of the best for last. Right at the very end of the main park road sits Devil’s Garden, and it’s well worth the drive. The star attraction here is Landscape Arch — one of the longest natural stone spans on the entire planet, stretching a genuinely absurd 306 feet (93.3 metres) from one end to the other, yet somehow only about 11 feet (3.4 metres) thick at its narrowest point. How it’s still up there is frankly anyone’s guess, and apparently nature agrees — back in 1991, a 60-foot slab of rock broke clean off the underside and crashed to the ground below. You can still see the rubble sitting there today, which does rather focus the mind.

The trail itself starts from the car park and is a straightforward out-and-back of 1.9 miles (3.1 km). It’s flat, hard-packed, and perfectly manageable, winding pleasantly through tall sandstone fins before delivering you to that extraordinary view. Keep an eye out for the side trails to Pine Tree and Tunnel Arches along the way.

In summary …

Arches National Park is one of the premier National Parks and for good reason. You can see most of the main features in a day but it would be worth staying for more time if you can
Moab is a good place to stay during your visit. It is a little pricey to stay here but it is a great place to explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and the impressive Dead Horse Point State Park
It can get very busy in Arches National Park and the parking lots fill up quickly – consider starting early in the morning or later in the day
This is a desert location so plan accordingly if you intend to hike and explore the more remote parts of the Park. Take plenty of water, sunscreen and hats.

Planning Your Visit

🏜️ Arches National Park


📍 Location	US-191, 5 miles north of Moab, Utah, UT 84532	🕖 Park Hours	Open 24 hours a day, year-round
🌐 Website	nps.gov/arch	📞 Phone	435-719-2299
🏛️ Visitor Centre	Apr–Sep: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Oct–Nov: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Dec–Feb: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM	📬 Postal Address	PO Box 907, Moab, UT 84532

🎟️ Entry Fees (valid for 7 consecutive days)

Private Vehicle	Motorcycle	Per Person (on foot/bicycle)	Under 15s	SE Utah Annual Pass	America the Beautiful Pass
$30	$25	$15	Free	$55	$80

ℹ️ During peak season (1 Apr – 6 Jul and 28 Aug – 31 Oct), a timed-entry reservation is required to enter between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Reservations cost $2 per vehicle and must be booked in advance at Recreation.gov — they are not available at the gate. Outside these dates and times, no reservation is needed.

✈️ How to Get There

A car is essential for visiting Arches National Park, as there is no public transport to or within the park. Car hire is available at all major nearby airports.


✈️ Nearest Major Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) — ~236 miles / approx. 4 hours’ drive	✈️ Nearest Regional Airport	Grand Junction Regional (GJT), Colorado — ~110 miles / approx. 1.5 hours’ drive
✈️ Alternative Airport	Las Vegas Harry Reid International (LAS) — ~462 miles / approx. 6.5 hours’ drive	🚗 From Salt Lake City	I-15 S to US-6 SE, then I-70 E to Crescent Junction, south on US-191 to the park entrance
🚗 From Las Vegas	I-15 N to I-70 E (exit 132), then US-191 S (exit 182, Crescent Junction) to the park entrance	🚗 From Grand Junction, CO	I-70 W to Crescent Junction, then south on US-191 to the park entrance

ℹ️ Salt Lake City is the recommended gateway for most international visitors, with the widest range of direct flights and car hire options. Las Vegas is a popular alternative for those combining Arches with Zion, Bryce Canyon, or the Grand Canyon. A car is required — there is no shuttle or public transport serving the park.

Entry fees and timed-entry reservation requirements are set by the National Park Service and may be subject to change. Always check nps.gov/arch for the latest information before your visit.

Best Time to Visit Utah

🌸 Spring (March – May)

Spring is widely considered one of the finest times to explore Utah’s southern national parks. Temperatures are mild and pleasant, wildflowers begin to bloom across the desert plateaus, and the tourist crowds that descend in summer have yet to arrive in full force. Zion and Bryce Canyon are at their most accessible and inviting, with trails drying out after winter snowmelt and the landscape flushed with fresh colour.

March can still bring cold nights and lingering snow at higher elevations, particularly in Bryce Canyon, which sits above 2,400 metres. By April, conditions across most of the state are ideal for hiking, cycling, and photography. May is the sweet spot — warm days, cool evenings, manageable visitor numbers — though it does mark the beginning of the busier season, so booking accommodation in advance is advisable.

The Virgin River in Zion runs fast and murky with snowmelt through spring, which means the famous Narrows slot canyon hike may be restricted or closed. Always check conditions before setting out.

What to pack: Layering is essential — a lightweight down jacket, a waterproof shell, and moisture-wicking base layers cover the temperature swings. Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support, UV-protective sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, high-SPF suncream, and a reusable water bottle. Trekking poles are useful on muddy or uneven trails. Pack a light fleece for cool evenings and a small day pack for hiking.

☀️ Summer (June – August)

Summer brings the most visitors to Utah, and for good reason — long daylight hours, dry skies, and lively park atmospheres make it a popular choice for families and those seeking maximum outdoor time. However, it also brings intense heat, particularly in the lower desert parks. Arches and Canyonlands regularly exceed 38°C in July and August, making midday hiking genuinely dangerous. The sensible approach is to hike at dawn, retreat to shade or air-conditioned accommodation during peak afternoon heat, and venture out again in the early evening.

Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks, sitting at higher elevations, offer welcome relief from the heat and are excellent summer destinations. Southern Utah’s monsoon season typically begins in mid-July, bringing dramatic afternoon thunderstorms that can cause flash flooding in narrow slot canyons — always check weather forecasts before entering confined trails like The Narrows or Antelope Canyon.

For those willing to escape the crowds, northern Utah’s Uinta Mountains offer superb summer hiking and camping at elevation, with cooler temperatures and fewer visitors than the national parks.

What to pack: Lightweight, breathable clothing in light colours, a sun hat and UV-protective sunglasses, a high-SPF suncream (SPF 50+), a hydration pack or multiple large water bottles, electrolyte tablets, and a headlamp for early starts. A light waterproof layer for afternoon monsoon storms, quick-dry fabrics, and sandals for camp. Insect repellent is useful for forested areas. Book campsites and accommodation months in advance.

🍂 Autumn (September – November)

Autumn rivals spring as the best overall season to visit Utah. The crushing summer heat begins to ease by September, crowds thin considerably after the American Labour Day holiday in early September, and the landscape transforms with spectacular warm tones. Cottonwood trees along canyon floors turn gold, scrub oak flushes red and orange, and the clear blue skies of September and October provide perfect conditions for photography.

October is many experienced visitors’ preferred month — daytime temperatures hover around a comfortable 15–22°C in most parks, the light is rich and golden, and the national parks feel spacious and unhurried once again. Higher elevation areas such as the Wasatch Front and the Uintas begin to see snow from October onwards, marking the start of the ski season build-up. November brings cooler temperatures and the possibility of early snowfall at elevation, which can be beautiful but requires additional preparation.

The Zion Narrows, often inaccessible in spring due to high water levels, is typically at its finest in late summer and early autumn when flows are low and temperatures are manageable.

What to pack: Versatile layering including a mid-weight fleece, a windproof and waterproof outer jacket, and light base layers. Sturdy hiking boots, warm socks, and a woolly hat and gloves for higher elevations. Sunglasses and suncream remain essential even in autumn. A small tripod is worth carrying for golden-hour photography. Neoprene socks and a walking pole if attempting The Narrows, and waterproof trousers for wet canyon hikes.

❄️ Winter (December – February)

Winter in Utah is a tale of two experiences. For skiers and snowboarders, it is nothing short of exceptional. The Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City — home to resorts including Park City, Alta, Snowbird, Deer Valley, and Solitude — regularly receives some of the deepest, lightest powder snow in the world. Utah’s ski season typically runs from November through April, with peak conditions in January and February.

The national parks take on an entirely different and deeply beautiful character in winter. Bryce Canyon’s pink and orange hoodoos dusted with snow are among the most photographed sights in the American West. Crowds are minimal, accommodation prices drop significantly, and the silence of the desert in winter is profound. However, many trails become icy and require microspikes or snowshoes, and some park roads close seasonally.

Temperatures at night in the southern parks can drop to -10°C or below, and roads to higher viewpoints may be closed. Despite these challenges, winter offers a genuinely magical and uncrowded way to experience Utah for those prepared for cold conditions.

What to pack: For skiing: thermal base layers, ski-specific mid-layers, a waterproof and insulated ski jacket and trousers, ski socks, goggles, a helmet, and neck gaiter. For national park visits: a heavy insulated jacket, waterproof trousers, thermal underlayers, sturdy waterproof boots, warm hat, gloves and scarf, microspikes or snowshoes, hand warmers, and a thermos. Suncream is still necessary as UV reflection off snow is intense.

🏆 The Overall Best Time to Visit

If you are planning your first — or only — trip to Utah and want the ideal balance of weather, trail access, scenery, and manageable crowds, late September to mid-October stands out as the single finest window. The summer heat has passed, the monsoon storms have largely subsided, and the autumn colours add warmth and drama to landscapes that are already extraordinary. Most trails are fully open, temperatures are comfortable from morning to evening, and the parks feel genuinely peaceful compared to the height of summer. Spring — particularly April and early May — runs a very close second, offering similar conditions alongside the freshness of wildflowers and snowmelt-fed waterfalls. Whichever season draws you, Utah rewards the prepared traveller with scenery that is, quite simply, unlike anywhere else on earth.

Other places close by worth visiting

1. Canyonlands

Canyonlands is a vast stretch of rugged desert landscape in south-eastern Utah, carved over millions of years by the Colorado and Green rivers. The park covers around 1,370 square kilometres and is divided into four districts — Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the river corridors — each with its own character and level of accessibility. The terrain is dramatic, made up of deep canyons, flat-topped mesas, and weathered rock formations in shades of red, orange, and brown. It is a genuinely remote place; roads are limited, mobile signal is sparse, and some areas require a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle or several days on foot to reach. The weather can be extreme, with fierce summer heat and cold winters, so most visitors tend to come in spring or autumn. Wildlife includes coyotes, ravens, lizards, and the occasional desert bighorn sheep. There are no large towns nearby, and facilities within the park are minimal, so visitors are expected to come well prepared with food, water, and a clear plan. It is not a particularly comfortable place to explore, but for those who are drawn to open, unspoilt landscapes, it has a quiet and lasting appeal.

2. Capitol Reef

Tucked away in the south-central part of Utah, Capitol Reef is one of America’s lesser-visited national parks, though it has plenty to offer anyone who makes the trip. At its heart is the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 160-kilometre wrinkle in the earth’s crust where layers of colourful sandstone have been pushed up and eroded over millions of years into cliffs, canyons, and domes. The park gets its name from the white sandstone domes that early travellers thought looked like the Capitol building in Washington, while “reef” was a term used for rocky ridges that made travel difficult. There’s a stretch of the park along Highway 24 that’s free to drive through, and a scenic road leads into the Fruita area, where you’ll find a small historic orchard planted by Mormon settlers in the late 1800s — visitors can actually pick fruit from the trees when they’re in season. The hiking ranges from short, easy walks to demanding backcountry routes, and the remoteness of the place means the night skies are genuinely dark and full of stars. It’s a quieter, more unhurried experience than some of Utah’s better-known parks, which for many people is precisely the appeal.

3. Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park sits in the high plateaus of southern Utah, USA, and is known for its striking landscape of red, orange, and white rock formations called hoodoos — tall, thin spires of rock that have been shaped over millions of years by the slow work of frost, rain, and wind. Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not actually a canyon but a series of natural bowls carved into the edge of a plateau. The park sits at elevations of between roughly 2,400 and 2,700 metres, which means it can be surprisingly cold, even in summer, and snowfall is common in winter. Visitors can walk along the rim or descend into the amphitheatres on a network of trails that wind through the hoodoos at close range. The area is also recognised for its exceptionally dark skies, making it one of the better places in the United States for stargazing. It covers around 145 square kilometres and receives roughly two million visitors each year.

4. Zion National Park

covers around 230 square miles of canyon country. The park’s most striking feature is Zion Canyon, a narrow gorge carved over millions of years by the Virgin River, with sandstone walls that rise up to 800 metres in places. The rock shifts between deep reds, oranges, and creams depending on the light and time of day. Visitors come to walk the park’s varied trails, from flat riverside paths to steeper routes that follow chains bolted into the rock face. The most well-known of these, Angels Landing, ends at a narrow ridge above the canyon floor and requires a permit to access. Wildlife is common throughout — deer, wild turkeys, and California condors are regularly spotted. The park receives well over four million visitors a year, making it one of the busiest in the United States, so early mornings tend to be quieter. Entry is straightforward, and a shuttle bus runs through the main canyon during the busier months.

Where to stay?

1. Needles Campground

Tucked into the remote Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, the Squaw Flat Campground is one of Utah’s most rewarding places to wake up under the stars. Surrounded by the park’s iconic red and white banded sandstone spires — the “needles” that give the district its name — campers enjoy direct access to some of the best hiking in the American Southwest. The 26 sites are spread across two loops, offering a surprising amount of privacy for a national park campground. Come sunrise, the warm light sets the canyon walls ablaze in shades of amber and rose. It’s a longer drive from Moab (about 75 miles), but that distance keeps the crowds thin and the silence gloriously intact.

2. Under Canvas Moab

If you’ve ever wanted to sleep under a canopy of desert stars without sacrificing a good night’s rest, Under Canvas Moab might just be your answer. Nestled seven miles north of Moab near Arches National Park, the resort is surrounded by the towering plateaus, sandstone cliffs, and geological wonders of Utah’s Canyon Country. This is glamping in the truest sense — canvas tents come furnished with full beds and linens, wood-burning fireplaces, and a sense of being completely immersed in the desert landscape, while still offering the creature comforts you’d expect from a boutique hotel. As one of the world’s first International Dark Sky resorts, Under Canvas Moab lets guests experience the night sky in extraordinary fashion, with special Stargazer Tents featuring a viewing window directly above the king-size bed. By night, staff build a communal bonfire where guests gather, swap stories, and bond beneath the starry desert sky — a reminder that the best adventures are always shared ones.

3. Mainstay Suites

MainStay Suites Moab is a solid home base for exploring one of Utah’s most iconic adventure destinations. Tucked just minutes from the trailheads of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, this extended-stay property offers spacious, apartment-style suites complete with full kitchens — a welcome perk when you’re planning multiple days of hiking, mountain biking, or off-roading through red rock country. The no-frills, practical layout suits both weekend warriors and longer-stay travelers who’d rather spend their money on park passes than room service. An outdoor pool provides a refreshing retreat after dusty desert trails, and the convenient location along Highway 191 puts restaurants, gear shops, and the charming Moab strip within easy reach. It’s comfort without the fuss, right where you need it.

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Utah: Moab – Arches National Park

🏜️ Moab — Utah’s Outdoor Playground

🪨 About Arches National Park

🗺️ Things to Do in Arches National Park

🚗 1. Drive the Arches Scenic Road

🏜️ 2. Park Avenue Viewpoint & Trailhead

3. 🏔️ La Sal Mountains Viewpoint

4. 🏛️ The Courthouse Towers Viewpoint

5. 🪨 Petrified Sand Dunes Viewpoint

⚖️ 6. Balanced Rock

🪟 7. The Windows — Where the Park Puts on Its Best Show

8. 🪨 Double Arch

9. 🏜️ Delicate Arch

🪨 10. Devil’s Garden Trail & Landscape Arch

🏜️ Arches National Park

✈️ How to Get There

🌸 Spring (March – May)

☀️ Summer (June – August)

🍂 Autumn (September – November)

❄️ Winter (December – February)

🏆 The Overall Best Time to Visit

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🏜️ Moab — Utah’s Outdoor Playground

🪨 About Arches National Park

🗺️ Things to Do in Arches National Park

🚗 1. Drive the Arches Scenic Road

🏜️ 2. Park Avenue Viewpoint & Trailhead

3. 🏔️ La Sal Mountains Viewpoint

4. 🏛️ The Courthouse Towers Viewpoint

5. 🪨 Petrified Sand Dunes Viewpoint

⚖️ 6. Balanced Rock

🪟 7. The Windows — Where the Park Puts on Its Best Show

8. 🪨 Double Arch

9. 🏜️ Delicate Arch

🪨 10. Devil’s Garden Trail & Landscape Arch

🏜️ Arches National Park

✈️ How to Get There

🌸 Spring (March – May)

☀️ Summer (June – August)

🍂 Autumn (September – November)

❄️ Winter (December – February)

🏆 The Overall Best Time to Visit

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