Moab & Arches National Park
Travel Guide
SPRING/FALL
General Information
SUMMER
Winter
June-Sept
Average Temps: 58° - 100°
Very Low Chance for Rain
13-16hrs of sunlight
Dec-Feb
Average Temps: 20° - 45°
Medium-High Chances for Snow
9-11hrs of sunlight
Mar-May & Oct
Average Temps: 35° - 75°
Low-Medium Chance for Rain
12-14hrs of sunlight
PACKING: Weather can vary, even in the desert. I highly recommend packing layers of clothing and good shoes with good traction to hike on slick red rock and getting wet.
Traveling To Moab
There are several international airports within 1/2 a day’s drive from Moab. These larger hubs will have international and domestic flights arriving multiple times a day.
From the international airport you can either rent a car or use a connecting flight to a smaller regional airport that is even closer to Moab. Moab has a small regional airport with flights daily to and from the major international airports listed below.
International Airports
Salt Lake City International Airport: 234 miles -> Moab
Denver International Airport : 276 miles
Las Vegas International Airport : 468 miles
International Airports
Canyonlands Field Airport : 18 miles -> Moab
Grand Junction Regional Airport : 114 miles
Montrose Regional Airport : 170 miles
Vernal Regional Airport : 217 miles
Durango-La Plata County Airport : 171 miles (visit Mesa Verde on your drive over to Moab!)
Vehicle Rentals
The best place for most vehicle rentals will be from the international airports. When in Moab, I recommend renting a Jeep to get a good reliable vehicle for transportation and all your adventures.
SHUTTLE & Taxi
The best place for most vehicle rentals will be from the international airports. When in Moab, I recommend renting a Jeep to get a good reliable vehicle for transportation and all your adventures.
PORCUPINE SHUTTLE
Located 20 mins from Moab Office
Custom Requests
Airport shuttles
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Trailhead/put-in/take-out shuttles
435-210-0896
porcupineshuttle.com
ROADRUNNER SHUTTLE
Trailhead/put-in/take-out shuttles
Airport shuttles
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
435-260-2724
roadrunnershuttle.com
MOAB TAXI
Shuttles within 250 miles of city of Moab
Trailhead/put-in/take-out
Airport shuttles
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
435-210-4297
moabtaxicab.com/service
Restaurant Recommendations
There are so many amazing places to eat in Moab. Some places are better for a celebratory meal with either a more upscale enviorment or they accomodate large groups if you are wanting to celebrate with guests. Reservations would be required for large groups and are suggested for nice intimate dinners as well.
CELEBRATORY DINING - LARGE GROUPS
- Josie Wyatt's Grille (Private Room/Can accomodate very large groups)
- The Red Earth Venue (Rentable space with catering recommendations)
- Love Muffin Cafe
- Moab Garage Co.
- Jailhouse Cafe
- Moab Diner
- Food Truck Park in the center of town. The Quesadilla Truck & Pizza Truck are my favorites.
- Arches Thai Delicious Thai Food
- 98 Center Moab Asian and local fusion
- Moab Kitchen Food from the local organic garden
- Fiesta Mexicana Tex-Mex
- Sweet Cravings Bakery & Bistro
- Hidden Cuisine South African Cuisine
- Moab Diner American Diner
- Blu Pig BBQ & Bar with live music 7 nights a week
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Besides the many hours... days even, that you can spend just driving and hiking around to explore the fun town and beautiful national parks, There are SO MANY things to do!
Activities will vary season to season. The busiest seasons are early Spring and late Fall, Summer can still be busy too. During these three seasons, all of the activities and excursions listed below will be available. Winter season begins in mid November and goes until about March. This would be considered off-season and many things are closed.
GUIDED ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
- White water river rafting -
- Scenic river floats - -
- Rock climbing -
- Horseback riding -
- Fly fishing -
- Paragliding -
- Corona Arch
- Fisher Tours
- Morning Glory Arch
