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Free Guide: First Time Trip to Moab, Utah

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Visiting Moab for the first time and want to make the most of your trip? Check out my free itinerary for 3 full days in Moab that is perfect for a long weekend in Moab (arriving on a Friday afternoon and leaving Monday morning). The itinerary prioritizes hiking in the Moab area and includes lodging options, where to eat, and where to prioritize your time.

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First Time Trip to Moab, Utah

Day 1: Fly into SLC or GJT and drive to Moab, Utah.

Moab

If you’re driving into Moab from the east, get off I-70 in Cisco and drive along River Road into town.

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Dead Horse Point State Park

Go for a sunset hike along the Dead Horse Rim Trail. $20 entrance fee.

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Sunset hike: Dead Horse Point Rim Trail

The Spoke on Center

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Where to Stay:

Hotel (on a budget, dog-friendly)

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

Dog-friendly

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Resort (splurge)

Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa

Located along River Road near Castle Valley.

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Camping

Big Bend Campground

Located along the Colorado River on River Road.

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Kings Bottom Campground

Located along the Colorado River.

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Horsethief Campground

Located close to Canyonlands National Park.

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Day 2: Moab, Utah

Day 2 is going to start in Arches National Park and end in Canyonlands National Park. You can also flip flop the itinerary if you’d rather do Canyonlands for sunrise & Arches for sunset.

Pack breakfast.

Arches National Park

Entry reservations required beginning April 1st (or you can enter the park prior to 7am or after 4pm).

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Hikes to Do:

Delicate Arch

I recommend getting to the trailhead before dawn to get to the arch for sunrise!

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Sand Dune Arch

A short hike to a fun arch.

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Windows Trailhead

There are a few arches in the area with very short hikes.

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Lunch:

Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro

I’m a big fan of the DIY sandwiches!

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Afternoon/sunset:

Canyonlands National Park

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Mesa Arch

A short hike to a stunning view. This spot is very popular with photographers at sunrise.

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Sunset:

Green River Overlook

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Dinner:

Arches Thai

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Day 3: Moab, Utah

Sunrise hike:

Corona Arch

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Breakfast:

Doughbird

Doughnuts & fried chicken.

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Choose Your Adventure (pick 1):

Moab Adventure Center

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Mountain Biking

Slickrock Bike Trail

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Rock Climbing

Wall Street Climbing Area

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Rafting

Colorado River

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Dinner:

Moab Brewery

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Antica Forma

Tasty Italian food. Great for take out.

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Day 4: Sunrise Hike & Driving Home/Back to Airport

Fisher Towers Trailhead

Sunrise hike.

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Breakfast (for the road):

Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro

I’m a big fan of the DIY sandwiches!

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Free Guide: First Time Trip to Moab, Utah

Available for hire

Visiting Moab for the first time and want to make the most of your trip? Check out my free itinerary for 3 full days in Moab that is perfect for a long weekend in Moab (arriving on a Friday afternoon and leaving Monday morning). The itinerary prioritizes hiking in the Moab area and includes lodging options, where to eat, and where to prioritize your time.

27 Places • 3 Saves • ago

Free

First Time Trip to Moab, Utah

Day 1: Fly into SLC or GJT and drive to Moab, Utah.

Moab

If you’re driving into Moab from the east, get off I-70 in Cisco and drive along River Road into town.

Add to

Details

Dead Horse Point State Park

Go for a sunset hike along the Dead Horse Rim Trail. $20 entrance fee.

Add to

Details

Sunset hike: Dead Horse Point Rim Trail

The Spoke on Center

Add to

Details

Where to Stay:

Hotel (on a budget, dog-friendly)

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab

Dog-friendly

Add to

Details

Resort (splurge)

Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa

Located along River Road near Castle Valley.

Add to

Details

Camping

Big Bend Campground

Located along the Colorado River on River Road.

Add to

Details

Kings Bottom Campground

Located along the Colorado River.

Add to

Details

Horsethief Campground

Located close to Canyonlands National Park.

Add to

Details

Day 2: Moab, Utah

Day 2 is going to start in Arches National Park and end in Canyonlands National Park. You can also flip flop the itinerary if you’d rather do Canyonlands for sunrise & Arches for sunset.

Pack breakfast.

Arches National Park

Entry reservations required beginning April 1st (or you can enter the park prior to 7am or after 4pm).

Add to

Details

Hikes to Do:

Delicate Arch

I recommend getting to the trailhead before dawn to get to the arch for sunrise!

Add to

Details

Sand Dune Arch

A short hike to a fun arch.

Add to

Details

Windows Trailhead

There are a few arches in the area with very short hikes.

Add to

Details

Lunch:

Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro

I’m a big fan of the DIY sandwiches!

Add to

Details

Afternoon/sunset:

Canyonlands National Park

Add to

Details

Mesa Arch

A short hike to a stunning view. This spot is very popular with photographers at sunrise.

Add to

Details

Sunset:

Green River Overlook

Add to

Details

Dinner:

Arches Thai

Add to

Details

Day 3: Moab, Utah

Sunrise hike:

Corona Arch

Add to

Details

Breakfast:

Doughbird

Doughnuts & fried chicken.

Add to

Details

Choose Your Adventure (pick 1):

Moab Adventure Center

Add to

Details

Mountain Biking

Slickrock Bike Trail

Add to

Details

Rock Climbing

Wall Street Climbing Area

Add to

Details

Rafting

Colorado River

Add to

Details

Dinner:

Moab Brewery

Add to

Details

Antica Forma

Tasty Italian food. Great for take out.

Add to

Details

Day 4: Sunrise Hike & Driving Home/Back to Airport

Fisher Towers Trailhead

Sunrise hike.

Add to

Details

Breakfast (for the road):

Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro

I’m a big fan of the DIY sandwiches!

Add to

Details

* * *

CURATED BY

Available for hire

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m an outdoor content creator based in Grand Junction, Colorado. I have a passion for road trips and adventure travel in the western United States. From creating guides to organizing itineraries, I'm here to help streamline the trip planning process for you so you can focus on enjoying the destination. I have a wealth of experience adventuring around the western United States, finding the best hikes and hidden gems along the way. Come tap into my well of knowledge and plan the ultimate trip!

PERSONALIZED TRAVEl SERVICES

Connect

with

a

local

expert

to

help

plan

your

ideal

trip

Starting at $15

Starting at $20

Destination Guides

Starting at $10

Send A Tip

Support Kate Jaquith’s work.

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