Neck Spring Trail
A 6-mile loop with a high “Wow!” factor.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 232 m
- Descent
- 232 m
Best Hikes in the World’s Top Desert Town: Moab, UT
Explore the desert trails surrounding one of the world's top adventure towns.
Hiking Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe, Extreme
Description
Drawing tourists from around the globe, the isolated desert town of Moab, Utah is one of the top adventure destinations in the world! Almost any adventurer can find an activity that will lure them into booking travel to Moab. Whether it’s mountain biking, rock climbing, 4x4 driving, dirt biking, whitewater rafting, canyoneering, or hiking, Moab has an adventure just for you!
Moab’s arches are easily its most iconic hiking attraction. While you definitely have to hike to the famous Delicate Arch, be sure to check out some of the lesser-known arches that are sometimes even more impressive.
Adding to Moab’s appeal as a hiking destination is the plethora of camping options spread throughout the region. While of course you could stay at one of the hotels or hostels in town, the BLM and private campgrounds along the rivers and high on desert plateaus offer some of the most scenic and enjoyable camping in the world.
In this guidebook, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best hiking trails in and around Moab. Ranging from short and easy to lengthy and technically-advanced, these hikes access hidden valleys, sweeping vistas, and of course, rock arches of all shapes and sizes.
Routes included
Delicate Arch
Hike to the iconic arch in Arches National Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 193 m
- Descent
- 193 m
Corona Arch
A short hike to a massive freestanding arch.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 167 m
- Descent
- 167 m
Hayduke Trail: Arches National Park to Hurrah Pass
A warm up in distance and difficulty for the 800-mile backcountry journey along the Hayduke Trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 69 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Grandstaff Canyon
A family-friendly hike with gorgeous views the entire way.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 167 m
- Descent
- 167 m
Portal Trail
Experience death-defying heights and jaw-dropping views from the exposed Portal Trail.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 370 m
- Descent
- 370 m
Dead Horse Point
"One of the most photographed scenic vistas in the world!"
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 33 m
- Descent
- 33 m
Mesa Arch
A short, easy hike to a stunning natural arch!
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 29 m
- Descent
- 29 m
Grand View Point
Enjoy a never-ending array of stunning views along this exposed hike.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 69 m
- Descent
- 69 m
Hidden Valley Trail
Hike right from the outskirts of Moab up into a beautiful valley.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 369 m
- Descent
- 369 m
Fisher Towers
Hike around the base of some of Moab's most impressive rock spires.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 332 m
- Descent
- 332 m
Tower Arch
Hike to one of the most remote arches in Arches National Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 224 m
- Descent
- 224 m
Fiery Furnace
This off-trail hiking area provides one of Moab's most challenging—and rewarding—hiking experiences.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 180 m
- Descent
- 180 m
Mill Creek Canyon
An adventurous hike through a canyon with a waterfall, swimming holes, and ancient petroglyphs.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 279 m
- Descent
- 279 m
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