Moab, Outdoor recreation center in Grand County, Utah, United States
Located near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Moab offers extensive mountain biking trails and opportunities for rafting on the Colorado River.
Established in 1878, Moab transformed from a small agricultural settlement into a uranium mining center during the 1950s before becoming a tourism destination.
The Moab Music Festival takes place each September, bringing together classical and contemporary musicians who perform in outdoor desert settings.
The Moab Information Center provides maps, guidebooks, and detailed information about hiking trails, camping areas, and recreational activities in the region.
The city maintains Dark Sky Community status, allowing visitors to observe stars and celestial objects without interference from artificial light.
Location: Grand County
Inception: 1878
Elevation above the sea: 1,227 m
Website: https://moabcity.org
GPS coordinates: 38.57250,-109.54972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:04
Slickrock Trail
2.6 km
Corona Arch
6.2 km
Grandstaff Canyon
4.2 km
Courthouse Towers
8 km
Courthouse Wash Pictographs
4.7 km
Arthur Taylor House
2.5 km
Star Hall
293 m
Moab Cabin
316 m
Rock House-Custodian's Residence
7.6 km
John Henry Shafer House
1 km
Turret Arch
12.5 km
Turret Arch
12.5 km
Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks and Petroglyphs
6.7 km
Moab Museum
136 m
Arches Visitor Center
7.8 km
Queen Nefertiti Rock
7.7 km
Bootleger Canyon
7.2 km
Colorado Riverway Bridge
4.1 km
Sausage Rock
7.7 km
Kane Creek Campground
5.1 km
The Organ
8.3 km
Three Penguins
7.9 km
South Window
12.6 km
Colorado River Bridge
4.3 km
Moab Canyon
1.3 km
Pinto Arch
6.8 km
The Spectacles
12.6 km
Three Gossips
8.5 kmReviews
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