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The 7 Best Scenic Drives in Moab, Utah (UT)
Moab attracts all types of outdoor adventurers. Mountain biking is huge here—experts claim it has some of the best trails in the world—as are rock-climbing and hiking. And the setting, with its gorgeous red rocks, can't be beat.
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1. Colorado Riverway Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By StevenP3559 - Pueblo, United States
Approaching from Cisco, Utah in the northeast you will traverse 10 miles of high desert plain before reaching the Colorado River. From that point, the road follows the river for 36 miles before reaching Moab. The road traverses an amazing red rock canyon with points for access to the river and scenic spots such as Fisher Towers, a must-see spot.
2. Redrock Express
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Redrock Express offers private ground transportation and scenic charters to locations within 500 miles of Moab, Utah. Our services are reservation based, operating 24/7 year round, with door-to-door service in luxury SUV’s and professional drivers based in Moab, UT. We are authorized ground transportation at the nearby airports including Salt Lake City Intl. Airport, Grand Junction Regional Airport and Canyonlands Field Airport and offer transportation to popular southwest destinations to/from Moab, UT. While in Moab, let us do the driving and see the nearby National & State Parks by reserving a private Scenic Charter. We can take you to the many parks and scenic areas to visit in a half or full day from Moab including Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point. The charter consists of frequent stops at main iconic attractions, scenic viewpoints and points of interest for pictures & short walks with additional stops upon request. Your personal driver also provides information on the parks including history, geology, tribal, flora & fauna and fun stories of original explorers.
3. Canyonlands Jeep and Car Rentals
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5.0 based on 723 reviews
If you are coming to Moab the must do activity is to rent a Jeep and explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Canyonlands Jeep Adventures provides Jeep Rentals in the Moab Area. Renting a Jeep is a great way to get out into the backcountry of Southeastern Utah. We Moabs largest fleet of 4 door Jeep Wranglers. Every rental includes a Trail Guide, cooler with free ice and water. Open year round and locally owned and operated we can help you plan your next adventure that is off the beaten path. Currently offering 24 hour rentals December - January
4. Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By paulsY5534PS
You could easily spend an entire vacation just visiting all the places along the Dinosaur Diamond in western Colorado and eastern Utah. We did the entire northern part of the route, except for the Cleveland Lloyd fossil quarry when the kids were youing before I even typed my first tripadvisor review. Since then, we have gone back to the southern section many times, most recently on our trip to Moab this month. Taylor B has done an excellent job of describing the entire route so I won't repeat it all here. Be sure to pick up a guide at any Colorado or Utah welcome center for a detailed route and site description so you don't miss lesser known sites like the Mill Canyon trackway just north of Moab.
5. Potash Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 761 reviews
This spectacular bicycle trail follows the Colorado River.
Reviewed By O722VSkenb
This is a fantastic drive. The Colorado river, otherworldly potash evaporation pools, petroglyphs, dinosaur tracks, amazing geology, movie sites and then the hair-raising switchbacks up to the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands. You'll need a high clearance vehicle, preferably 4x4. Short wheel base will help on the switchbacks; that big ole pickem up truck gonna be hanging out over space. Leave the Accord at home for this one. I'd love to do it again.
6. Road to Needles District
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By jpbaldwinjr - Tulsa, United States
This road starts right outside of Monticello, Utah. It ends in the Needles District. It is a great way to see the beautiful, extremely unique rock formations in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.
7. La Sal Mountain Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 551 reviews
Just outside Moab, Utah, through the La Sal Mountains that can be seen from Arches National Park.
Reviewed By EWR1
We took the loop road to see some fall colors it was pretty. The view of the valley was inspiring. We saw some mule deer and turkeys along the way
