Best Things to Do in Moab for 2025

See the Arches National Park Without the Parking Headache

No timed entry reservation needed when taking a tour with Moab Adventure Center. Let a local guide show you the park’s most iconic views, hidden gems, and perfect photo spots. Choose a morning or evening departure to beat the crowds and soak up the scenery at its best.

“The tour went to all the famous sites in a special order to avoid the crowds.”

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Float, Paddle, Splash, or Relax—You Choose

From gentle family floats to full-day whitewater runs, the Colorado River offers the perfect mix of scenery and splash. All gear, guides, and transportation included. There are plenty of choices from morning rafting trips, mid-day rafting trips, and even a full day of rafting with an exclusive hot BBQ lunch in the shaded lunch pavilion at the Red Cliffs Lodge.

“We saw bald eagles and big horn sheep while rafting. Our guide made the whole day fun and easy.”

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Ride Into Moab’s Wildest Terrain

Climb into a Hummer with an expert driver or rent a Jeep and explore at your own pace. Moab’s slickrock and backcountry trails are legendary for a reason.

"Our Hummer driver made the ride thrilling and safe. It was the highlight of our trip."

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See Moab From a Whole New Angle

If you’re looking for something bold, beautiful, and totally different from anything else in Moab, this is it! Soar across sandstone cliffs and wide desert canyons on one of the most unique zipline experiences in the country. This is not a forest canopy or ski resort ride. Moab’s zipline adventure gives you open-air views of red rock spires, deep ravines, and the sweeping desert below.

With six ziplines, a suspension bridge, and over 2,500 feet of airtime, this guided tour offers the perfect balance of thrill and scenery. Each platform is designed to maximize the views while keeping you comfortably clipped in and supported by expert guides.

You don’t need any experience to participate—just a willingness to lean back and let the desert wind do the rest.

“The views were absolutely unreal and the ziplines were smooth and fast. Our guides made the whole experience fun and stress-free. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.” — Brian L., San Diego CA

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Hike to Delicate Arch or Landscape Arch

There’s no shortage of jaw-dropping rock formations in Moab. Some are visible right from the road, while others invite you to step a little deeper into the landscape. With so many features you can admire from a casual stroll, you might wonder if it is worth hiking a few miles to see one more?

In the case of Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch, the answer is yes. Absolutely.

Both of these iconic arches require a little effort and planning—think proper shoes, layers, water, and maybe a decent camera (though even a bad one can’t miss with scenery like this). Delicate Arch is the star of Utah’s license plate for a reason. Perched on a sandstone bowl with the La Sal Mountains in the distance, the light hits just right. It’s the kind of view that makes time stop.

Landscape Arch is a more leisurely hike, but what it lacks in drama, it makes up for in mystery. Long, impossibly thin, and clinging to its final inches of sandstone, it looks like it could fall at any moment. Ironically, it’s Landscape Arch that looks more “delicate,” and Delicate Arch that commands the bolder presence. Names aside, both are unforgettable.

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Go Deep With a Half Day of Canyoneering

Hiking is an incredibly popular thing to do in Moab, so why not throw a few hidden grottoes, arches, and rare creekside trails into your morning or afternoon hike? Many people hike up Grandstaff Canyon for a little shade and some rare desert greenery along a babbling stream, but then hike back to the trailhead at the bottom. When canyoneering in Moab you’ll begin at the top edge of Grandstaff Canyon and you'll harness up with experienced canyoneering guides and ropes that let you rappel into Ephedra’s Grotto, and then over the massive, but hidden Morning Glory Arch. That puts you at the top end of the gorgeous Grandstaff Canyon. Now that’s an entrance for a hike in Moab!

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Mountain Biking in Moab

Moab’s mountain biking scene didn’t just grow—it exploded. What was once a quiet mining town is now known worldwide as a bucket-list destination for riders. With over 900 miles of trails, it’s easy to see why.

These trails challenge and reward. Some are legendary. Others are perfect for learning. And the views? Always worth the effort.

If you’re new to Moab, or just want to make the most of your ride, a guided mountain bike tour is a smart move. We’ll set you up with the right bike, helmet, water, snacks, and a guide who knows the terrain. We’ll handle the transportation too, which saves you the hassle of figuring out racks and parking.

“Our guide gave us just the right mix of challenge and confidence. I learned a ton and had the most fun I’ve ever had on a bike.” — Kelly W., Salt Lake City

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Hike to Corona Arch or Fisher Towers

Just a mile and a half from the trailhead on Highway 279, Corona Arch delivers a big payoff for moderate effort. It feels like it belongs in Arches National Park, but you won’t need a timed entry or crowds to enjoy it.

Shaped like a solar flare and often compared to a smaller Rainbow Bridge, this arch is wide, dramatic, and well worth the hike. Look up before you reach it, and you’ll spot Bowtie Arch peeking from the cliff wall above.

Fisher Towers rises nearly a thousand feet above Castle Valley, yet from a distance, it blends right into the horizon. Up close, it’s a different story.

This trail rewards hikers with ever-changing views of towering spires and glowing red rock that lights up at sunset. While the area draws expert climbers, you don’t need ropes to enjoy it. Just follow the trail at the base and take your time.

Bring plenty of water and be ready for a view that feels like it belongs on the cover of a classic Western.

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Drive to the Overlook at Dead Horse Point

This overlook is one of the most iconic views in Moab. Just a short walk from the parking lot, the first viewpoint opens up to a sweeping panorama of canyon country and the Colorado River winding through steep sandstone bends far below.

Sunrise and sunset offer the most dramatic light, but even at midday the scale is unforgettable. You are standing just above the edge of Canyonlands and the entrance to Cataract Canyon.

“The scenery was so overwhelming I actually had goosebumps. It felt like standing at the edge of the world.” — Linda P., Denver CO

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Mesa Arch & Grandview Point in Canyonlands National Park

Just beyond the boundary of Dead Horse Point, Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park is only minutes away—and well worth the stop. The short trail leads to one of the most photographed spots in the Southwest. Morning light glows beneath the arch, framing cliffs, canyons, and distant spires in a perfect composition.

Even outside the golden hour, this view impresses. On a quiet afternoon, the stillness feels sacred.

“I’ve seen a lot of overlooks in the West, but the light at Mesa Arch gave me chills. It felt like nature’s cathedral.” — Steve R., Albuquerque NM

If you have time, continue south to Grandview Point at the end of the road. The view lives up to the name. From the overlook, you can trace the twisting gorges of the Colorado River and glimpse the rugged maze of Cataract Canyon far below.

And if you’re wondering what it’s like down there, the answer is simple. Rafting through Cataract Canyon is the most exciting way to experience that wilderness of stone.

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