The La Sal Mountains grace the southeast view of Moab. The second highest range in Utah, these alpine mountains offer excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, cycling, mountain climbing, cross country and hut-to-hut skiing, fishing, offroading, and are a perfect place to escape the summer heat. The La Sals also serve as the beautiful backdrop for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Campsites are available at Oowah Lake and Warner Lake on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Colorado River is located 2 miles north of Moab. The river cuts through a red rock gorge with incomparable vistas, meandering along in some sections, rushing boldly in others. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing and jet boat tours abound. The drive along the Colorado River - Scenic Byway 128 and Scenic Byway 279 - offer incredible views, petroglyphs, dinosaur tracks, arches, famous movie locations, red rock spires, and rock towers that loom 1,500 ft above the valley floor.
Maps to Moab, Utah
The Moab downtown area is located just 30 miles south of Interstate I-70 off exit 182. Scenery is spectacular for hundreds of miles around. We can't think of anybody, off road enthusiast or not, that isn't spellbound by the natural beauty that the Moab landscape offers. Offroad trails are located throughout the region.
Moab Utah Directions and Maps
Moab is located in southeastern Utah, just 4 miles south of the entrance to Arches National Park, and 30 miles east of Canyonlands National Park. Travelers along I-70, which crosses the entire state of Utah, can take either Exit 182 (Highway 191) or Exit 204 (Scenic Byway 128) to reach Moab. Highway 191 continues south of Moab linking up with other highways providing access to Monument Valley, Lake Powell, southwestern Colorado, and points beyond
Located in the heart of one of the most scenic areas in the nation, Canyonlands Field is the center for general aviation activity in southeastern Utah. Serving the town of Moab, Utah, Canyonlands field is located close to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Manti-La Sal National Forest, the Colorado River, and an abundance of Bureau of Land Management Recreation Areas.
Salmon Air
Daily service is offered to and from the Salt Lake International Airport by Salmon Air. Salmon Air provides two direct round-trip flights, each weekday and one, direct, round-trip flight each weekend day. Their twin engine, 8-Passenger, Piper Navajo Chieftain Aircraft is operated with two pilots onboard to enhance safety, security and service.
Reservations - (800) 448-3413
29 Hamner Drive
Salmon, ID 83467 http://www.salmonair.com
Thrifty Car Rental is conveniently located in the terminal building. Their main office is located inside the Moab Valley Inn at 711 South Main Street in Moab. A wide variety of vehicles are available at the airport.
Thrifty Rental Car
(435) 259-7317
Moab Valley Inn
711 South Main
Moab, Utah 84532 http://www.moab.thrifty.com
Moab Utah Shuttle Service
Shuttle Services to Moab Utah
If you're looking for an easy way to get to Moab, Utah, you may want to consider a shuttle. There are a few shuttle services that provide transportation to and from Moab, Utah. Originations / destinations include Grand Junction Colorado, Denver Colorado, Salt Lake City Utah, Green River Utah, Price Utah and Monticello Utah.
Bighorn Express / Utah Shuttle Services
Reservations: 888-655-7433
Phone: 801-746-2417
Fax 801-261-5439
380 West Ironwood Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 http://www.bighornexpress.com
