A Summer Weekend in Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah, United States

3 Days

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My friends and I drove up from Phoenix for an epic 3 day Moab adventure! Moab, Utah is not very close to any airports, so you really have to drive in! I recommend tagging this on to another destination like Zion National Park in Utah or Page, AZ. Moab really exceeded my expectations and now I consider it a must when traveling the southwest.

Day 1

04:00pm

Arrive At Hotel

Arrive at hotel! We stayed at the amazing Moab Springs Ranch and we could not recommend it enough. Amazing and spacious clean cabins, a private garden oasis and pool with hammocks, and a great little place to get coffee right on site.

06:00pm

Arches National Park Sunset

Head to Arches National Park for a moderate sunset hike to the Delicate Arch viewpoint. The cooler evening temperatures make this hike more comfortable.

Day 2

07:00am

Breakfast At Hotel

Get an early breakfast in at the hotel (opens at 6AM). Coffee is free, but food costs $ (though not unreasonable!).

08:00am

Canyonlands National Park

Spend your day exploring Canyonlands National Park. Start with the Island in the Sky district and hike to the Mesa Arch for stunning views.

01:00am

Lunch

Grab some lunch near Canyonlands

12:00am

Dinner & Sunset at Sunset Grill

Return to Moab and treat yourself to a well-deserved dinner at Sunset Grill, which has an amazing sunset vista view. Keep in mind you can't just grab drinks here - they require you to get food as well or else everyone would just come for the sunset. Enjoy upscale dining with a focus on regional ingredients and flavors.

Day 3

06:00am

Sunrise at Arches

You must catch sunrise back at Arches National Park! It is a must-see and the crowds are really died-down. Keep in mind you don't need a pass/reservation to get in the park before 7am. We recommend heading to THE WINDOWS trail area for the best views for sunset.

09:00am

Shop downtown Moab

Don't leave without grabbing some souveniers from the super cute downtown of Moab, Utah