trips / utah/ moab

Located in south eastern Utah, Moab, in my opinion, is the incarnation of the civilized desert. Boasting many tourists year around, this is a different experience than most of the other areas of Southern Utah.

Season To Visit

Anytime, although summers are too hot for my taste. Tourist season seems to be in full swing from early spring until late fall. Winter days can be pleasant if the sun is out, and the crowds will definitely be less in the off season. Hotel rates can be quite cheap in the winter season as well, making this a good destination for those who prefer not to camp during the long winter nights.

If your inclined to camp, there are numerous campgrounds around Moab, particularly along the Colorado River. With a little searching, decent free camping can be found relatively close to Moab on BLM land as well.

Moab Classics

Classic canyoneering adventures include Midieval Chamber, U-Turn, and exploring the Fiery Furnace. For the river rat, floating the Moab Daily is very popular, as well as the more family friendly sections such as the Bridge to Potash. The climbing opportunities around Moab are virtual limitless. Wall Street is a good, close to Moab spot to get started. When your ready for a tower, Ancient Art has to be one of the most unique adventures around. In addition, there are many great road side attractions and hikes for all abilities.

Canyoneering

Trip	Rating
Big Horn Canyon - Arches National Park	3A
Cameltoe Canyon - Moab	3B
Cluster Canyon (aka Entrajo) - Moab	3B
Dragonfly Canyon - Arches National Park	3B
Granary Canyon - Moab	3A
Lost and Found Canyon - Arches National Park	3A
Medieval Chamber - Moab	3A
MMI Canyon - Arches National Park	3A
Not Tierdrop Canyon - Arches National Park	3A
Pleiades Canyon - Moab	3C
Pool Arch Canyon - Moab	3B
Professor Creek - Castle Valley	3B
Tierdrop Canyon - Arches National Park	3A
U-Turn Canyon - Arches National Park	3A
Winter Camp Wash - Lost Spring	3A

Climbing

Trip	Rating
Ancient Art - Fisher Towers	5.8 C0 / 5.10
Elephant Butte - Arches National Park	A little lower 5th class climbing
Looking Glass Rock - Moab	5.7 3-Pitches
Lost World Butte - Pearly Gates - Moab	5.5 C1
Monticello Butte - Moab	5.7
The Pickle - Arches National Park	5.7 C1
Wilson Arch - Moab	5.3

Floating

Trip	Rating
Cisco to Hittle Bottom - Colorado River	Class I
Green River Daily - Green River	Class II+
Moab Daily - Colorado River	Class II-III
Moab to Potash - Colorado River	Class I
Ruby and Horsethief Canyons - Colorado River	Class II

Hiking

Trip	Rating
Corona Arch - Moab	Easy Hiking
Covert and La Boca Arches - Lost Springs	Easy Hiking
North Fork of Mill Creek - Moab	Easy Hiking
Parriott Mesa - Castle Valley	Exposed lower 5th class climbing.
Tunnel and Forget-Me-Not Canyon	2A
Willow Springs - Moab	Easy Hiking

Roadside Attraction

Trip	Rating
Icebox Canyon - Moab	Easy Hiking
Newpaper Rock - Indian Creek	Roadside Attraction
Potash Road Attractions - Moab	Roadside Attractions
Tusher Tunnel - Moab	Easy Walking
Yellow Cat - Posion Strip Mine Ruins	Easy Walking