Boasting access to two different national parks, Moab is Utah’s hiking heaven. The area houses what may just be the largest concentration of natural arches, spires, windows, and strange rock formations in the world, all of which are most prominent in the Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Arches National Park is home to over 2,000 of its namesakes, magnificent natural stone arches, which are displayed in all their glory on scenic short hikes like The Windows and Balanced Rock. Canyonlands National Park, on the other hand, hides some of the finest panoramic vistas of the area, with deep sandstone canyons and epic plateaus like Island in the Sky. Combine the two, and you get a varied and engaging desert hike sure to satisfy your inner Bedouin!
Explore two bucket-list national parks in a single hiking tour
Discover the most unique and diverse rock formations in the world
Add a touch of luxury to the wilderness by spending your nights in lavish yurts
Meet your host at Salt Lake City Airport, jump in the van, and hit the road to Moab. After a quick stop in town for lunch, check into your yurt. Following a short break, meet the group to head out on a sunset warm-up hike to get your first taste of Moab! In the evening, enjoy dinner with your group while your guide gives you a rundown of the big hike tomorrow. Don’t forget the check out the stars before bed!
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Beat the sun and head straight into Arches National Park, named after the 2000+ natural stone arches scattered throughout. Enjoy a series of short hikes along different trails, and discover a wide variety of incredible rock formations. Pay a visit to the one and only Delicate Arch, the iconic arch that adorns Utah’s license plates. Your hikes will be set against a postcard-worthy southwestern backdrop of bright red rock against the deep blue sky.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After a filling breakfast, head over to Canyonlands National Park. Watch the sun rise over the canyon before tackling one of the park’s most beautiful and diverse trails—the Chesler Park trail. It’s a challenge, but you’ll be rewarded with amazing panoramic views of the soaring Canyonlands. The trail progresses from grasslands to sand dunes, then to slick rock, and wraps up among epic slot canyons! End the night by meeting the sunset at Dead Horse Point.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After a chill breakfast, enjoy a short tour of Island in the Sky, an epic sandstone mesa in the Canyonlands at an elevation of 1,000 feet (300 m). Afterwards, your host will take you back to Salt Lake City in time for your flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Moab, UT, please refer to Visit Utah’s COVID-19 travel guidelines.
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What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
This hike is suitable for people with decent physical fitness and prior hiking experience. You will be hiking for 3-6 hours a day for 4 days, on varied terrain with a certain level of elevation change. Keep in mind, the weather in Moab can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day. If you’re new to hiking, why not try this beginner-friendly hiking trip in Bryce Canyon?
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking in Moab can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A 35% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
To start your tour, fly into Salt Lake City International Airport, where you’ll be meeting your guide at around 9:30 am. They will then transfer you to Moab.
Alternatively, you can arrive at Salt Lake City, UT, a day earlier and arrange for pickup at your accommodation there.
