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Road Trip Moab to Arches & Canyonlands – Red Utah

Moab Arches & Canyonlands
60
km
1h
drive
Spring
season

The Itinerary

Moab, in southeastern Utah, is the perfect base for two national parks: Arches (2,000+ red sandstone arches) and Canyonlands (giant canyons carved by the Colorado and Green rivers).

Delicate Arch (5-km trail), Landscape Arch (the world's longest, 88 m), Double Arch, Window Section are Arches classics. Mesa Arch at sunrise and Grand View Point in Canyonlands. Dead Horse Point State Park, between them, offers one of America's finest views. Activities: MTB (Slickrock Trail), 4x4 and Colorado River rafting.

Points of Interest

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    Delicate Arch
    Arche iconique 16 m, symbole de l'Utah.
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    Mesa Arch (Canyonlands)
    Arche au lever du soleil sur le canyon.
  • ✦
    Dead Horse Point
    Belvédère 600 m au-dessus du Colorado.
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    Slickrock Trail
    Sentier VTT légendaire à Moab.
Practical info
  • Departure Moab
  • Destination Arches & Canyonlands
  • Distance 60 km
  • Duration 1h
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Spring
Themes
canyon park Iconic mountain biking Spring epic

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