Tripadvisor Moab Utah (2024)

FAQs

How many days are enough in Moab? ›

You can pack plenty of fun into just 3 days in Moab, Utah! Plan the perfect long weekend so your family can adventure, hiking, explore, boat, and more in this incredible location. We adore Moab, Utah, and it is one place that we talk about returning to again and again.

In the end, there is no “bad time” to visit Moab. The only question you really need to ask yourself is, “Will I have enough time?” March through early May and September through October are considered high season, which means you'll get the best (meaning perfect) weather for hiking and mountain biking.

Moab's iconic national parks, Arches and Canyonlands, are just the beginning. Surrounding the town are diverse natural wonders—rivers, forests, and Bureau of Land Management land—all waiting to be explored. Even the smallest desert pothole in Moab is home to unique creatures vital to the ecosystem.

Zion vs Moab: Which One to Choose? Choosing between Zion or Moab really comes down to what you're looking for in an adventure. If you love hiking and rock climbing, Zion is the clear winner. The park's stunning red rock formations and deep canyons offer some of the most challenging and rewarding hikes in the country.

Yes, the driving distance between Zion National park to Moab is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Zion National park to Moab.

Moab has typically good weather, but it's not immune from surprises from Mother Nature. As a general rule you can count on jacket weather in spring with temperatures averaging around 60 degrees in March and creeping up to the 80's by May. Summer is predictably hot with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees.

There are huge crowds and a lot of tourist trap restaurants and stores. But, it's all worth it for the surroundings. Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and other public lands around the city are all stunningly beautiful.

All visitors are required to pay a park entrance fee except youth 15 and under who are admitted free.

Take clothing layers for extreme temperature changes

In colder months, take a jacket and/or windbreaker, a hat, gloves, proper footwear, a reflective emergency blanket, etc. Clothing is just as important during the hotter months. A lightweight, long-sleeve shirt and a hat can help you stay cool.

Does Moab have a downtown? ›

Downtown Moab

Evening is a great time to explore our downtown business district with its great collection of restaurants, microbreweries, shops, and galleries.

Utah is home to 5 of the best national parks—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion—collectively known as the Mighty Five. Established between 1919 and 1971, these parks are famous for their spectacular red-rock formations, desert solitude, and more than 1,000 miles of hiking & trekking trails.

The town of Moab is less of a downtown and more of a walkable main street, good news for those seeking food trucks, fine dining, rentals, tour guides, luxury resorts or RV campsites all within a short distance.

1-2 days, but can be as much as 3! Whether you're you visit Arches National Park to drive through it in a car, or to get our and walk a few short walks or to do some heavy hiking you will be immersed in a landscape that envelops you from the moment you enter the park.

Two days and two nights will be enough to entice you back again and again for an entire lifetime. Canyonlands is for the outdoor adventure enthusiast. Countless canyons have been carved out by the Colorado River and its tributaries.

You'd have commendable focus to get in and out of the Park in under two hours, but it can be done. Even if you don't plan to stray from your vehicle, we recommend you budget an extra hour to take in the magnificent scenery and snap a picture or two.

Canyonlands and Arches are two national parks that sit side-by-side near Moab, Utah. Since these parks are neighbors, it is possible to visit both of them in one very busy day.