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Hike to the iconic arch in Arches National Park.
Best Hikes in the World’s Top Desert Town: Moab, UT
Explore the desert trails surrounding one of the world's top adventure towns.
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Delicate Arch
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Lots of rock formations to view along the way.
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Sun setting on Delicate Arch
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A nice benchcut trail along the way.
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The trail through the bottom of Grandstaff Canyon.
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Looking down Grandstaff Canyon
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View from a ledge, looking into Grandstaff Canyon.
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Grandstaff is the walk out for a canyoneering route.
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Portal is a ridiculously-scenic trail!
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Bow Tie Arch
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Bow Tie and Corona Arches, seen from a distance.
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Approaching Bow Tie Arch
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Both arches seen in their full glory.
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A chain handrail to help you up some of the steeper slickrock sections.
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Corona Arch.
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This rock formation looks like a giant nose.
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Sun beaming over the canyon's edge.
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Walking along the slickrock.
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Fall foliage adds color to the canyon.
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Expansive views beyond the mesa.
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Looking down into Shafer Canyon
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The Tombstones, huge walls of Kane Creek Canyon
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Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
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View of Canyonlands National Park
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Looking down on the White Rim.
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Double arches in the Fiery Furnace
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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.
Adventures
Hike around the base of some of Moab's most impressive rock spires.
A family-friendly hike with gorgeous views the entire way.
"One of the most photographed scenic vistas in the world!"
A short hike to a massive freestanding arch.
Experience death-defying heights and jaw-dropping views from the exposed Portal Trail.
A 6-mile loop with a high “Wow!” factor.
A short, easy hike to a stunning natural arch!
Enjoy a never-ending array of stunning views along this exposed hike.
Hike to one of the most remote arches in Arches National Park.
Hike right from the outskirts of Moab up into a beautiful valley.
A warm up in distance and difficulty for the 800-mile backcountry journey along the Hayduke Trail.
This off-trail hiking area provides one of Moab's most challenging—and rewarding—hiking experiences.
An adventurous hike through a canyon with a waterfall, swimming holes, and ancient petroglyphs.