Moab

Elephant Butte sits at 5653 ft. and is the highest point in Arches National Park. It requires two rappels using a 60m rope. In addition to this, it requires some short sections of low fifth class scrambling that can be difficult on wet rock. The approach starts at Garden of Eden trailhead. Go past O...

For this descent you will need to be comfortable with 4 th class slick rock, have two 60m ropes, and an Arches National Park canyoneering permit along with your usual canyon kit. MMI Canyon can be accessed with 4WD/AWD as long as it has not rained. The pin on the map will take you to this location. ...

This canyon is a bit more advanced as it requires a mandatory swim and most likely a section of wet pot holes to surmount which, if dry, can also pose their own challenge. You will need standard canyoneering gear as well as two 60m ropes for the last rappel. Start by parking on a small pullout on th...

Bull Run has a parking lot on the Little Canyon / Gemini Bridges Rd. It's a 5.5 mile downhill trail that ends at the Lower Getaway Trail. Bull Run Trail follows the north side of Bull Run Canyon and provides scenic views with a mix of slick rock, sand, and flowing trails. Most people will park at th...

This canyon requires an Arches Canyoneering Permit, two 60m ropes, 100 ft of webbing, and your normal canyoneering kit. To reach the parking for the canyon, drive five miles or so into Arches until you reach a bridge. Shortly after the bridge, there will be a pull-off to the left where you can leave...

The Cave Spring Trail within Canyonlands National Park takes visitors past some well preserved pictographs and a cowboy camp complete with many original artifacts, all located in bluff "caves" below the overhanging cliffs of a low mesa. The path later climbs to the top via a pair of wooden ladders a...

For this descent you will need two 60 meter ropes, an Arches National Park canyoneering permit, be comfortable with 4 th class slick rock, and have your usual canyoneering kit. This canyon does require some basic chimneying and canyoneering climbing techniques as well. The trailhead can be reached w...

This hike will take your breath away—literally. You will experience stunning views of Canyonlands National Park while literally stepping down the side of a cliff. Once you get to the valley floor, continue on to the smaller cliffs of the White Rim. To get there, follow Grand View Point Road down tow...

Balanced rock is a short loop and can be done in a short amount of time. You can spend a few minutes walking around the rock and snap a few pictures with your family. Make sure to stay on the well marked trail in order to preserve the environment.

...If you're in the MOAB area, this is an arch that's definitely worth checking out! This arch probably doesn't get the recognition that it deserves, mainly due to number of arches that are in the town of MOAB and inside Arches & Canyonlands National Park. The hike itself was fairly easy, considerin...

Shafer Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Moab, Utah.

Starting from the parking you can see the arch. At the start of the trail there is a small sign with information about Skyline Arch. From here the trail is very straightforward and leads you up to the base of the arch. This hike may be short but it still gives you great views over Salt Valley and so...

The Bar M Loop Trail is a popular, family-friendly trail system located just north of Moab, Utah, offering scenic views of red rock mesas and the La Sal Mountains. This well-maintained loop is a great introduction to Moab’s mountain biking terrain and is also open to hikers and trail runners. The tr...