Moab, Utah
Moab is a fantastic jumping off point for outdoor adventure, a special mecca for crack climbing.
But the “strip” can be loud, ugly, hot and aggravating. Once you get away from the highway, the town’s much prettier. They have a good library and great bike trails.
Moab … in eastern Utah … is 233 miles (374 km) southeast of Salt Lake City and 354 miles (569 km) west of Denver, Colorado …
The population was 4,779 at the 2000 census. … Moab hosts a large number of tourists every year, mostly visitors of the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, which are located close by. The town is also a popular base for mountain bikers who come to ride the extensive network of trails including the famed Slickrock Trail …
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Our favourite hikes out of Moab are:
• Chesler Park
• Devil’s Garden
• Delicate Arch
• Syncline Loop
• Upper Salt Creek
• Murphy Basin
• Gooseberry-Dogleg Loop
There are many, many more. This is Edward Abbey country.
Click through for more “best hikes” in the S.W. USA.
Hike here Spring and Fall. It’s HOT in the summer.
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Excellent choice! Definitely deserves to be in the Top 10, if not for the town, but for the two amazing parks right outside its door.
What is the best way to get to Chesler Park from Salt Lake City?
Please advise lodging information in June (of 2011).
Thanks,
It’s not easy to get around by bus, Charles.
Best try to organize a personal vehicle.
There are motels and such in Moab. But BEST would be to tent.
And you can work out for the best rates as well. The best rate that he will give is $55 or even $50.
From Salt Lake city to moab there is Big horn Shuttle. It runs everyday. And for the best and cheapest hotel in moab you can try Virginian Motel (http://www.moab-utah.com/virginian/) or River Canon Lodge or Super 8 this are the cheapest motels in town with best amenities. I have worked in moab for 3 months in Ramada Inn it was fun out there and its the best place to be in. Feel free to ask any further information about the town or tourist attractions or places to dine. My email address is jayrajbhatia88@gmail.com
Thanks. I’ll use that shuttle next time.
Happy holidays.
This article about 2011 Moab transportation solutions should help
http://goarticles.com/article/Transportation-of-Moab/3824274
Chesler Park outfitters include NAVTEC and Tag-A-Long Expeditions. You might be able to jump on a tour scheduled there from Moab?
You might really like the Lazy Lizard Hostel, like $12, bring a sleeping bag. Otherwise look at DiscoverMoab for an up-to-date lodging listing.
Very Nice!!! I visited Moab last spring with my boyfriend Zack. We enjoyed come hiking, biking and climbing. See my blog for some photos. http://natalielucier.com/2010/12/01/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/