Cruisin’ Along

Moab is a great town to get around on a bike. Bike racks are placed on most of the sidewalks in front of businesses. Be safe and always lock your bike.

The Mill Creek Parkway is a nice paved path that runs through town and is accessible at many different points throughout Moab.

This is a popular path for dog walkers and young children learning to ride their bikes. So if you’re riding your bike on the path, only slow riding please and yield to all pedestrians.

Benches situated on the banks of the creek provide a shady, quiet respite from the desert sun. The path is shady all the time.
The Mill Creek Parkway connects to the Moab Canyon Pathway from the 100 West portion of the parkway, and safely crosses Utah Hwy 191 at 600 North at a pedestrian stop light. 

Class 1 e-bikes are now allowed on the paved pedestrian paths in town as well as the Moab Canyon and Colorado Riverway paths. E-bikes, please yield to all other users.

Moab Canyon Pathway loosely follows US Hwy 191 North past Arches National Park and climbs toward Utah Hwy 313 (to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park).

The path begins in town at 500 West and heads north crossing under Utah Scenic Byway 128 and then over the river on an incredibly scenic bridge.

Stop in for a snack or lunch at Moab Giants at the intersection of US Hwy 191 and Utah Hwy 313 before heading back.

There is a pedestrian/bike entrance off of the pathway into Arches National Park. A connector trail takes you directly to the visitor center patio where you can pay your entrance fee at the classic metal box with envelopes (check or cash). No reservation needed when riding a bike into Arches.

Colorado Riverway Non-Motorized Path is a paved path that follows the Colorado River on Utah Scenic Byway 128, almost to the parking area of Porcupine Rim Trail. From the bridge, the trail follows the river and is 1.4 miles to Goose Island Campground. The path goes through the campground and continues another .6 miles.

Lions Park, at the junction of US Hwy 191 and Utah Scenic Byway 128, is at the intersection of the paved bike paths. It has ample vehicle parking, restrooms on both sides of the highway, and a picnic pavilion.

Note: These paths are great, non-technical ways to relax and take in the sights while riding, and are perfect for families and riders of all abilities. Stick to a bike path whenever you can. It is safer to ride on paths with no vehicles.

Electric Bikes

In the Moab area on BLM and Forest Service lands, e-bikes are not allowed on any trails designated for non-motorized use (except the paved bike paths). However, they are allowed on any trail designated for motorized use such as Slickrock, Sovereign, Hurrah Pass, and any 4x4 trail.

Dead Horse Point Utah State Park allows them on their bike trails.

Check at the Moab Information Center before planning your e-bike ride.

Go With the Pros

Rim Cyclery rents e-bikes, either great for cruising town or one designated for mountain bike riding. 435-259-5333, RimCyclery.com.

Swim/Play/Workout

Swanny City Park, located downtown at 374 Park Ave, has seven acres with a large playground, two barbecue grills, covered picnic tables, covered gazebo, public restrooms, drinking fountains, lots of wide-open green space, and big, old shade trees. No dogs are allowed in Swanny Park.

The Moab Recreation & Aquatic Center has an indoor six-lane pool, one-meter and three-meter springboards, shallow-water area, 18ft-high spiral water slide and numerous water features, and a 50ft-long obstacle course.

Water junkies can swim outdoors May through the end of September in an outdoor lap pool with adjoining current channel, a bubble pool, and large leisure pool for the little ones.

Relax poolside in a chaise lounge or under a canopy after your swim.

The fitness area has weight and cardio machines. There is a group exercise room and classes, and locker rooms. $12 showers for campers. SilverSneakers participating facility. Daily aquatic or fitness rates for nonresidents: $5 seniors 55+, $12 adults, $6 youth 4-17, $1.50 children three and under. 435-259-8226, MoabCity.org.

Mini Golf

Explore Moab’s newest family-friendly adventure. Birdies and Bogies is a Moab-themed mini-golf course with features like arches and canyons to test even the best mini golfers. Enjoy traditional mini golf in the day and mix it up with glow golf at night.

Open Mon.-Sat. mid-May through October 10am-10pm.

Located on north on US Hwy 191, just a half mile over the bridge and before Utah Hwy 299 (Potash Road). BirdiesNBogies.com.

Boat Tours

(These are the powerboat kind. See our river section for rafting and stand up paddle boarding ideas)

Take a ride on Moab’s only New Zealand Style Jet Boat with Moab Jett. The smaller open-air boats offer a more intimate experience with stadium seating holding up to 10 passengers so each seat is exceptional.

The tours travel through majestic canyons rich in beauty and historic significance. All tours are scenic and informative, making lifetime memories for the whole family.

They offer action and adventure tours as well as scenic tours great for everyone. 435-259-5538, MoabJett.com.

NAVTEC Expeditions offers a half-day tour to explore the beauty and geology beneath 2,000ft canyon walls. Traveling in a rigid hull inflatable boat (Zodiac), the guides will stop to show you Native American rock imagery and cruise around wonderful bends of the Colorado River. 435-259-7983, Navtec.com.

Get Your Zen On

After a big day of fun and adventure, rejuvenate your body with a massage at Red Cliffs Lodge.

Their licensed massage therapists will tailor your treatment to meet your needs. Available year round for 25, 50, or 80 minutes.

There’s no better way to start your day than with morning yoga overlooking the Colorado River.

Classes are one hour starting at 7am daily, and offered year round.

Visit RedCliffsLodge.com for a list of their wellness classes: art, essential oils, sound healing, and more.

Hole N” the Rock

World famous Hole N’’ The Rock, located just 10 minutes south of Moab, is a fun stop for the entire family.

Take a guided tour of the 5,000sf home, carved in the mid-1900s out of Entrada sandstone, and rich in history and unique hand-made artifacts.

There are also three retail outlets featuring gifts, souvenirs, food, beverages, and a selection of hand-dipped ice creams. Walk around the grounds to view the vintage neon signs, antique tools, creative sculptures, and more.

Visit a variety of friendly animals at the Hole N” The Rock zoo. Feeding buckets for purchase at the General Store.

Car and bus parking, restrooms, and complimentary WiFi. Open throughout the year with limited winter hours. 435-686-2250, TheHoleInTheRock.com.

Enjoy the Night Sky

All of the national and state parks in southern Utah are International Dark-Sky Parks and offer ranger-led programs throughout the year.
We list each park in this book between pages 12-29. Check their websites for scheduled programs as they change throughout the year.

Free Movies in the Park

Grab a blanket and popcorn. Movies range from family-friendly to adult, with a wide variety of new titles and classics from every genre. Friday evenings in the summer at the Center Street Ballpark. For details and dates visit MoabCity.org.

Fun Ride

Rent a Vanderhall, where classic elegance meets turbo-charged performance. This American-made three-wheel vehicle blends the open-air thrills of a motorcycle with the stability of a car. Excellent on-road touring option for the national parks and open-road exploring.

This car is sporty and so much fun to drive. Rent one for a half day, full day, or 24 hours. Grab a picnic, take to the road, and discover your motoring soul.

High Point Hummer & ATV/UTV Tours, 435-259-2972, HighPointHummer.com.

Mix It Up

Why choose one activity when you can do two in a day? Combo trips offer doing two sports in one day to maximize the fun.
Paddle Moab offers several guided combo trips that include lunch and all equipment needed.

Take a guided pedal/paddle trip. Start with a half day mountain bike ride on the Moab Brands. Then go whitewater rafting in a paddle raft on the Colorado River on an exciting stretch with class ll/lll rapids. Or try a canyon/paddle trip that includes exploring and rappelling off an amazing wall and hiking down to the river where the afternoon will be spent on a stand up paddle board.

Another optional trip is rock climbing on towering red sandstone cliffs (all levels welcome) and paddle boarding on the Colorado River in the afternoon.
If dangling off ropes isn’t your style, try their hike/paddle combo. Hike up and over the Moab Rim to the Colorado River and paddle board in the afternoon sun. 435-210-4665, PaddleMoab.com.

Fore!

Located in historic Spanish Valley, Moab Golf Club is a picturesque course with dramatic views from every hole. This is an 18-hole, par-72 course. From the back tees you’ll play to 6,819 yds with some challenging dogleg turns and mild elevations. The front nine has a couple of holes up against red-rock cliffs.
This is a well-maintained municipal facility, usually not crowded, and offers a pro shop, lessons, rental clubs, snack bar, pull and motorized cart rentals, a driving range, and a grill open for breakfast and lunch. Denim is allowed.

Location is just a few minutes south of Moab at 2705 SE Bench Road. Reserve your tee time by calling 435-259-6488, or online at MoabGolfCourse.com

San Juan County

The Hideout Golf Club is one of Utah’s premier golf courses. This scenic and enjoyable course is not to be missed.

This 18-hole course offers a wide range of scenery and year-round play. Its elevation makes summer golf a bit cooler. 435-298-8120, HideOutGolf.com.

Epic Adventure

Canyoneering is one of the defining activities in this part of Utah and allows you to check out remote areas of sheer walls, petrified dunes, domes, and vast canyons. There is nothing like sitting in a small canyon knowing you are the only ones around.

Canyoneering is the exploration of a canyon from point A to point B using a range of techniques such as rappelling, wading, swimming, scrambling, and in rare instances, waterfall navigation.

The local canyoneering guide services can find a trip suitable for you and your group’s fitness level and enthusiasm
for excitement.

Half-day, full-day, and custom trips are offered in various canyons from the Moab area and down toward Bluff. It just depends on the type of adventure you are seeking.

Go With the Pros

Contact these companies for a variety of canyoneering trip options and locations.

• Moab Adventure Center, 435-259-7019, MoabAdventureCenter.com
• NAVTEC Expeditions, 435-259-7983, Navtec.com
• Paddle Moab, 435-210-4665, PaddleMoab.com
• Wild Expeditions, 435-280-2557, RiversAndRuins.com. 
• GearHeads sells all sorts of outdoor gear, backpacks, and clothing to help prepare you for your adventure. 435-259-4327, MoabGear.com.