For the most variety of outdoor choices in Moab, plan a visit anytime from early spring to late fall. Activities such as hiking, mountain biking and climbing are best taken advantage of in the cooler desert months throughout spring and fall. Once the temperatures start to rise and the snow begins to melt, it is the ideal time to seek out a rafting adventure or canyoneering trip! For the biggest river thrills, check out trips departing in late spring and early summer when the snow run-off is highest. Downtown shopping, off-road excursions, driving scenic byways, skydiving, ballooning, scenic flights and base jumping can be enjoyed throughout the entire year! Take note, Moab is busiest in the fall but come winter, it returns to its natural state of quiet, vast wilderness.
Home to the greatest mountain biking in this world, Moab offers a massive variety of trails for mountain bikers of all ages and experience levels. Moab is most well-known for Slickrock Bike Trail, a highly technical and challenging trail that many consider to be the ultimate mountain biking excursion. For those looking for easier scenic views or a great family outing, check out Dead Horse Point State Park. Please click here for a comprehensive list of mountain biking areas, trails and maps to compliment. Bicycle can be rented, purchased and/or repaired at shops such as Poison Spider Bicycles, Rim Cyclery and Chile Pepper Bike Shop, just to name a few.
If off-road adventure via jeep or four-wheeling is your jam, Moab is a go-to destination! Near endless 4×4 trails and old mining roads at your fingertips will leave plenty of room to explore. Trails can be discovered with your own vehicle, by renting a jeep, or taking a guided tour. Detailed 4 wheel drive maps and trail guides can be found at the Moab Information Center (MIC). Trail difficulties range from simple and scenic 2-wheel drive to the utmost challenging 4-wheel drive trails. Jeeps and tours can be booked all over Moab, but here are a few to get you started: Twisted Jeeps, Barlow Adventures, High Point Hummer. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find a list of 4×4 trails in Moab and their descriptions/details.