"Red Rock, Slick Rock, Arches and Canyons" Top 5 Page for this destination Moab by XenoHumph
Moab Travel Guide: 449 reviews and 879 photos
This picture is so typical of the surroundings of Moab in Southeast Utah. First the red sandstone sculpted in mesa or flat plateau, generally graced with canyons, cliffs and weird formations (hoodoos or pinnacles and arches), here shown in Castle Valley. Other examples abound in nearby Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Then a few rivers, here the Colorado (there is also the Green river in Canyonlands National Park) laced with the green of cottonwoods and tamarisk trees. Then alpine ecosystems as islands in the desert, here the Lasal Mountains in the background towards the East (often at the horizon near Moab you also have the Abajos mountains to the South and the Henry's to the West).
Website on Moab:
http://www.moab-utah.com/
Webcam near Moab:
http://www.redcliffslodge.com/webcam/
- Pros:Ideal for desert hiking, mountain biking, river rafting and 4-wheel-drive vehicles
- Cons:Too touristy
- In a nutshell:I can't wait to be back, beautiful, amazing landscapes!!
Reviews (22)
Innocent dry wash?
Warnings Or Dangers
(3)
Most rivers and creeks you will cross in the Moab area will look very dry. But be very careful! They can become deadly... more travel advice
Take water with you!
Warnings Or Dangers
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The Moab area, including the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are real harsh deserts where water is rare and hard... more travel advice
4-wheel drive dirt-road madness
Sports & Outdoors
(3)
Driving a jeep or any 4-wheel drive on dirt roads is another popular "sport" in the Moab area. There are lots of roads... more travel advice
Crowds!!!
Warnings Or Dangers
(3)
The beauty of the Moab area has its downside: it attracts A LOT of people! Especially Arches National Park, and the... more travel advice
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Latest: Jan 10, 2012 - Sorrel River Ranch Resort
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Comments (33)
Yep...we managed to find the spots with less tourists. Even more beautiful there.
!! Great man !! thats a good starting point to Arizona canyons !! well done
This restaurant (Fiesta Mexicana in Moab) is a RIP-OFF!! I ordered a "margarita on the rocks with salt" and was charged $8.95. Apparently you have to specify a "regular" margarita, and if you don't, they will charge you for a "top shelf" drink.
Excellent page - your photos are great and revived memories of my trip to Utah over 10 years ago :-)
Great photos of Utah - I have some too :-) The Moab area is amazing, your tips really make me want to go back. Hope all is well in Houston, I'm enjoying the slight cool down at the moment! Bring on early October!!
Thanks for introducing me to Moab. Your main title picture is breathtakingly stunning! :-)
Seems like a place to see, if one could get away from the crowds. According to your tips that should not be too difficult, since I am fully capable of walking or cycling an hour or two :-)
Hi Anne, excellent page you have here on Moab (need to come once a week to make sure that it stays top 5 :-). And also you did a lot of off-track hikes - thanks for all the tips (also on the NO-restaurant !)
Try going to Southern Utah in the Winter. It shouldn't be crowded & the temperatures are easier than broiling hot sun! Great memory of Arches on days around New Years Eve!!
Stunning countryside ! The jeep trail looks fabulous !
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