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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.

Don’t let winters in Utah discourage you; Moab has numerous opportunities to enjoy the cooler months. Check out Arches National Park for some epic snowtography, where you are sure to find sunlit, snow-covered arches beaming in the winter sun. There is even backcountry skiing in the La Sal Mountains for every skill level! If you’re hoping to extend the climbing season, check out Big Bend in addition to Wall Street (morning to mid-day) and Kane Creek (afternoon). These spots benefit from daylong sun exposure, ensuring just the right warmth for all day climbing. Moab offers two amazing disc golf courses and they are open all year. Head over to the Moab Golf Course for year long play (weather permitting) and enjoy the beautiful 18 hole course nestled in the red rocks. Last, but not least, there is opportunity for snow biking along the Porcupine Rim or snowshoeing within Bryce Canyon.

Moab is an outdoor enthusiasts dream coupled with small resort town hospitality, making it one of the most sought after destinations in the American Southwest. With such an extensive list of outdoor activities, you’re sure to work up an appetite for any meal. Moab boasts two breweries alongside a diverse array of cuisines, including a surprising number of gourmet-class restaurants.

There are multiple outfitters in Moab for every activity. Below are some highlighted companies. For a comprehensive list of guides and outfitters as well as the services they offer, please click here.

Moab Adventure Center – Hummer Safaris – Climbing – Hot Air Balloon Rides – Mountain Biking – Scenic Flights – Jeep Rentals – Private Tours – (888)-904-1163

Scenic Byways – Leisurely drives throughout and surrounding Moab

Outlaw Adventure Tours – Drive Along – Ride Along – Guided Tours – (435)-260-7451

Skydive Moab – Skydiving – (435)-259-5867

Rim Mountain – Bike Tours – (435)-259-5223

Redrock Astronomy – Stargazing – (435)-210-0066

Raven’s Rim – Zipline Adventure – (435)-260-0973

Paraglide Moab – Sky Adventure – (435)-767-7359

Canyonlands by Night & Day – Helicopter Tours – Skydiving – Paddleboard Tour – Jet Boat Tours – 4×4/ATV/Hummer Tours – Horseback Riding – Zipline Adventure – 1861 N Hwy 191 – (435)-259-2628

Moab Recreation Center – Aquatics – Fitness Center – Showers – 374 N Park Ave – (435)-259-8226

Canyonlands National Park – Island in the Sky – (435)-719-2313

Arches National Park – (435) 719-2299

* = Host Favorite

98 Center – American (New), Asian Fusion – $$ – 98 E Center St (435) 355-0098

Antica Forma– Pizza/Calzones/Pasta – $$ – 267 N Main St. 435-355-0167

Blu Pig & Blu Bar – BBQ – $$ – 811 S Main St (435) 259-3333

Broken Oar – Steakhouse – $$ – 53 W 400 N (435) 259-3127

Castle Creek Winery – Wine Tasting – Mile Post 14 Hwy 128 (435) 259-3332

Cowboy Grill – American (Traditional), Steakhouse – $$$ – Mile 14 Hwy 128 (435) 259-2002

Desert Bistro – American (New) – $$$ – 36 South 100 West (435) 259-0756

*Dewey's – American – $– 57 Main St (435) 259-2337

Fiesta Mexicana – Mexican – $$ – 202 S Main St (435) 259-4366

Gloria's Corner Cafe – Juice Bar/Smoothies, Sandwiches – $$ – 20 S Main St (435) 259-0101

Horizon View – American – $$ – 812 S Main St (435) 355-1232

Jailhouse Cafe – Breakfast/Brunch – $$ – 101 N Main St (435) 259-3900

Hidden Cuisine – American/International – $$ – 2740 S Highway 191 (435) 259-7711

Milt’s Stop & Eat  – Fast Food – $ – 356 Mill Creek Dr.  (435) 259-7424

Moab Brewery – Brewery – $$ – 686 S Main St (435) 259-6333

Moab Coffee Roasters – Coffee/Tea – $ – 90 N Main St (435) 259-2725

*Moab Food Truck Park– Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner – $$ – 39 West 100 North (435) 319-0251

*Moab Garage Co. – Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee – $ – 78 N Main St (435) 554-8467

Moab Grill  – American (Traditional), Steak, Breakfast/Brunch – $$ – 540 S Main St (435) 259-4848

*Moab Kitchen– Vegan – $$ – 180 W. Center St. 

MOYO – Moab Frozen Yogurt – Dessert – $ – 331 N Main St (435) 355-0010

Pasta Jay’s  – Italian, Pizza – $$ – 4 S Main St (435) 259-2900

Red Rock Bakery & Net Café – Bakery, Internet Café – $$ – 74 S Main St (435) 259-5941

*Thai Bella– Asian/Thai – $$ – 218 N. 100 W. (435) 355-0555

Trailhead Public House & Eatery– Grill / Pub – $ – 11 E 100N (435) 355-0297

Adrift Adventures – River Trips – Horseback Trips – National Park 4×4 Jeep Tours – Canyoneering – Mountain Biking – 378 North Main Street – (435)-259-8594

Moab GeoTours – Colorado River-Rafting Geology and Nature Tours – Land-based Geology and Nature Tours – (435)-259-7733

O.A.R.S. – River Rafting – Guided Hiking – Multi-sport Adventures – 1-(800)-346-6277

Dual Sport Utah – Bike Rentals – Custom Tours – 197 West Center Street – (435)-260-2724

Mild to Wild – Rafting and Jeep Tours – 711 N 500 W, Moab, UT 84532 – (970) 247-4789

Poison Spider Bicycles – 497 N Main St – (435)-259-7882

Rim Cyclery – 94 W 100 N – (435)-259-5333

Chile Pepper Bike Shop – 702 S Main St #2 – (435)-259-4688