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Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:07 pm
Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:07 pm
So MOAB is essentially my favorite spot in the country. I have been a handful of times and truly believe everyone should experience it at least once.

Lodging

Every time I have been I have stayed at the same place, Moab Rim RV Park. This place has incredible facilities (literally cleaned twice a day every day). It has great camping spots, RV/Camper spots, cabins that have just a small kitchenette and full blown cabins with all essentials. It is well located and very reasonably priced. There are hotels in the town, of course, but this place is generally less expensive (for camping, cabins or RVing) and provides a great experience here.

Dining

Eklecticafe has really good sandwiches.
MOAB Diner is a great breakfast place to get in and out in <30min for <$10.
Eddie McStiffs seems to have poor reviews online, but I firmly disagree and believe it is a great spot.
Paradox Pizza is really good.
Wicked Brew is a nice drive thru coffee spot.
MOAB Brewery is okay. I recommend walking in a grabbing some of their cans for the trip then heading out to eat elsewhere.

Adventures

If you're looking for any type of adventures I recommend Navtec Expeditions. You can do rafting, canyoneering, 4X4 trips, day trips and half day trips. Whatever you're interested in, Brian will take care of you.

Mountainbiking

I am a mountainbiker, so I have some good experience in this. Here is a link that will provide you with maps, loops, milage and directions to all of the incredible mountainbiking available. I truly believe this is the best mountain biking in the world.

Personally, for beginner/causal rides, head to Dead Horse Point State Park. These trails provide incredible scenery and are very rider friendly with very little technicality. For intermediate and advanced riding, you have to ride the world famous Slick Rock trail. It and Pipe Dream are in Spanish Valley and will work you to death, but damn it's incredible. Also be sure to ride the Whole Enchilada, most importantly Porcupine Rim because it is wild.

National Parks

If you are making a trip to MOAB, you should most definitely take at least a single day for both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Arches is unlike anything else and Canyonlands rivals the grand canyon. Be sure to head to island in the sky and also hike out to Delicate Arch, the most delightful arch of them all.

All in all, you should take a trip to MOAB. Here area few pics to encourage you.











This post was edited on 4/14/16 at 12:15 pm
Posted by HippieTiger
Boulder, CO
Member since Oct 2015
2129 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:11 pm to
Good info! Porcupine Rim is the best bike trail I have ever done. The climbing in the area is world class as well. I would add BLM camp sites are currently free, but won't be too much longer. I am heading there tomorrow but will mainly be climbing splitter cracks in Indian Creek and camping in super bowl or creek pasture

Moab area BLM campsite info
This post was edited on 4/14/16 at 12:12 pm
Posted by JumpingTheShark
America
Member since Nov 2012
22983 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:32 pm to
Dude, awesome info, I have been wanting to go for a while and I think this thread might have actually pushed me over the fence. Looks amazing.

Edit: Do the rivers have good fishing?
This post was edited on 4/14/16 at 12:34 pm
Posted by Cash
Vail
Member since Feb 2005
37259 posts
Posted on 6/4/20 at 4:56 pm to
Anyone ever stayed at Moab Springs Ranch? I'm looking to head this way soon. I will not have a RV/camper so need a hotel.

Any other recommendations? I was also looking at Sorel but I'm afraid it's too far out of town.
Posted by Cash
Vail
Member since Feb 2005
37259 posts
Posted on 6/4/20 at 5:13 pm to
quote:

If you're looking for any type of adventures I recommend Navtec Expeditions.


I'm considering their combination Canyonlands(four wheel drive trails in the "Island in the Sky" District of Canyonlands National Park. We'll travel a portion of the White Rim Trail, enjoy the stunning views at Fossil Point and climb the famous Shafer Trail) and Rafting combo trip.

This will be my only time in Canyonlands.

Or should I just take a full day to explore Canyonlands on my own?
Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
8824 posts
Posted on 6/4/20 at 7:25 pm to
Booked Navtec today!
Posted by mydougie89
Member since May 2016
87 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 9:33 am to
A couple of friends and myself are trying to plan a zion trip but this looks amazing as well. Looking at July 2 - 6. Would it be possible to stay in moab and also knock out zion for a day?
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
35764 posts
Posted on 6/5/20 at 12:29 pm to
quote:

also hike out to Delicate Arch


In the evening time and watch the sunset

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