MOAB, UTAH ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK
PREFACE: EPIC. BEAUTY. VASTNESS. These three words are just the
START to getting an
IDEA of what Southern Utah will bring to your
XPERIENCE at
Arches & Canyonlands National Park along with
Dead Horses Point State Park.
I've been coming to Moab for 10 years, visted over 20 times, been lost
twice, cycled thousands of miles, hiked several hundred, to say the least, shoot the occasional picture.
When I tell people about this place, post pictues on Instagram, or just metion this part of the world, it's really hard to put into words.
Until you've actually been to Moab, hiked for a few days, seen the
EPIC sunsets, monsoons,
EXTREME weather changes, it's just another National Park mentioned in passing you must see in your life.
Over the next several month,s I'll be adding to this Gallery of various trips I've taken to the Parks, stories, and a general guide to being at 5,000 feet elevation.
I will leave you with this about
WATER:
WHATEVER you
THINK you need, even when it's not that warm out, it's normally
TRIPLE the amount your body will REQUIRE and
CRAVE.
This is the desert, you miight not even
SWEAT on a 4 mile hike on one of the easy trails.
More to come, and this is just a small fraction of all the pictures I could post.
Enjoy.
s.
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK Canyonlands is the largest national park in Utah, and its diversity staggers the imagination. The easiest way to see the park is with a visit to the Island in the Sky district, only 32 miles (51.5 km) from Moab.
The Island in the Sky offers many pullouts with spectacular views along the paved scenic drive. Hiking trails and four-wheel-drive roads access backcountry areas for day or overnight trips.
The Island in the Sky sits atop a massive 1500 foot mesa, quite literally an Island in the Sky. Twenty miles (32.2 km) of paved roads lead to many of the most spectacular views in Canyon Country. From these lofty viewpoints visitors can often see over 100 miles (161 km) in any given direction, resulting in panoramic views that encompass thousands of square miles of canyon country.
Take a short day-hike or spend a relaxing late afternoon enjoying the sunset. Whether you have a few hours to spend or a few days, the Island in the Sky provides an unforgettable Canyon Country experience for the entire family.
Distance from Moab
32 miles (51.5km)
Take Highway 191 10 miles (16 km) north to Highway 313, and then drive southwest 22 miles (35 km). Driving time to the visitor center from Moab is roughly 40 minutes.
Canyonlands National Park is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day.
Entrance Fee: $30/vehicle – Good for 7 days (Subject to change.) Note: Fee collections are suspended until June 15, 2020.
Call (435) 719-2313 for park information.
ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Located just 5 miles (8 km) north of Moab is Arches National Park, which contains the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches.
Although over 2,000 arches are located within the park’s 76,518 acres, the park also contains an astounding variety of other geological formations. Colossal sandstone fins, massive balanced rocks, soaring pinnacles and spires dwarf visitors as they explore the park’s viewpoints and hiking trails. A paved scenic drive takes visitors to many of the major viewpoints within the park.
The park’s rock formations delight children as well as adults, with many easy trails providing opportunities for kids to get out of the car and explore the arches up close. Hikers can choose from a wide variety of trails, from short twenty minute walks leading right up to many of the largest arches in the park, to more adventurous hikes into lesser seen areas.
Distance from Moab
5 miles (8km)
Arches National Park is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day. The park is very busy between March and October. To avoid traffic, we recommend entering the park before 8 am or after 3 pm.
Entrance Fee: $30/vehicle – Good for 7 days. (Subject to change) Note: Fee collections are suspended until June 15, 2020.
(435) 719-2299
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year. But our work doesn't stop there.
We are proud that tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual citizens ask for our help in
revitalizing their communities, preserving local history, celebrating local heritage, and creating close-to-home opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun.
Taking care of the national parks and helping Americans take care of their communities is a job we love, and we need—and welcome—your help and support.
Our Mission The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Our Employees Approximately 20,000 strong, the uncommon men and women of the National Park Service share a common trait: a passion for caring for the nation's special places and sharing their stories.
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK 2282 Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532
435-719-2313
