Aarchway Inn

This is a scenic driving route not a hiking trail. Traffic on the Scenic Highway can be heavy, especially if there is any construction going on. Expect big wait times to get into Lions Park outside Moab from Park City south at certain times of the year. The looks at the Colorado River are worth the walk to see the cliffs up close.

A beautiful hike. The arch is amazing and the hike is a nice moderate mix of easy trail, stream crossings, and scrambles. Pay attention, especially when crossing the river, it’s easy to get off track (but pretty hard to get completely lost). Some of the water crossings are tricky, so a stick and waterproof shoes are recommended for cold weather. Note that there are many different types of terrain: mud, sand, loose rock, rock scrambles and walking along the edge of the creek on sandstone. It’s...

A beautiful viewpoint looking out upon the La Sal Mountains.

Just 3.6 miles (5.8 km) after Arches National Park Visitor Center, this is many visitors' first scenic stop. At Park Avenue, you can gaze down a grand boulevard of rock and let your imagination loose. Previous visitors named some of the rock features here "Queen Nefertiti," "Queen Victoria," and "Sausage Rock" (also known as "The Corndog"). This short downhill hike near the Arches National Park Entrance with spectacular views of red rock fins and towers. Arches offers a landscape of...

Conveniently located near Moab, this trail offers a hardcore, four-wheeling experience with great views of Moab from various points along rim. Please note this is a dangerous trail. Not for stock vehicles or inexperienced drivers. This trail is shared by hikers and off-roaders, so if you don't have a 4x4, hike it! This route is located on BLM land. For current status call Bureau of Land Management, Moab Field Office at (435) 259-2100.