Moab
About 3 hr 45 min by car from Salt Lake City
Arches and Canyonlands national parks, slickrock trails and Colorado River rafting.
Why locals go
Red rock weekend, under four hours south.
Visiting Salt Lake City?
At 3 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Salt Lake City for your flight home.
What to book
- Arches National Park (timed entry may apply)
- Jeep or off-road tour
- Colorado River rafting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Delicate Arch at sunset
- Stargazing in Dead Horse Point State Park
With friends
- Mountain bike the Slickrock Trail
- Rafting trip
When to go
March to May and September to November.