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1. Arches National Park
- 2,000+ Natural Sandstone Arches and Unusual Rock Formations
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- Arches National Park
- Nile Expert Tip: Must-visit, especially to see world-famous Delicate Arch
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2. Delicate Arch Trail
- Mostly slickrock trail to the world-famous Delicate Arch
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- Hiking
- Arches National Park
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3. Devils Garden Loop
- Hike past eight of the best known arches in the park!
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- Arches National Park
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4. Hidden Valley Trail
- 4-mile r/t hike, petroglyphs, view of Moab Valley, kid- friendly
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5. Negro Bill Canyon Hike
- Fantastic hike with an un-PC name
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6. Behind the Rocks
- Locals' secret hiking and mountain biking paradise
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7. Sand Flats Recreation Area
- 7,320 acres of outdoor fun, including the Slickrock Bike Trail
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- Outdoor Recreation
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8. Slickrock Bike Trail
- Center of the Mountain Biking Universe
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- Biking
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9. Farabee Jeep rentals
- 4X4 adventures
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10. Tag-A-Long River and Wilderness Expeditions
- Whitewater rafting the Colorado River and exploring Utah's Canyonlands since 1964
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- Outdoor Recreation
- Canyonlands National Park
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The Best of NileGuide
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Moab is often called the adventure capital of the Southwest because it has amazing outdoor recreation. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, river running, and more! Here are some of our favorite outdoor recreation things to do in Moab.
First of all, of course, are nearby Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. With trails anywhere from a quarter of a mile to tens of miles long, you'll probably find something you'll enjoy. World-famous Delicate Arch is practically a requirement when visiting Moab. For deeper immersion into a proliferation of arches, try the Devils Garden loop.
For hiking closer to Moab, find your way to the Hidden Valley Trail, which is a good one for kids and offers up a commanding view of the Moab valley. You'll also want to check out the very stunning Negro Bill Canyon, named after an area rancher back in the late 1800s. Head to Behind the Rocks for a locals' secret area to experience technical mountain bike trails and hikes that rival those in Canyonlands for jaw-dropping beauty. There are around 20 named arches in the area and about 20 unnamed ones, all waiting for you to discover them as amazing outdoors things to do.
Sand Flats Recreation Area is home to the Slickrock Bike Trail, among many other temptations in its 7,320 acres. Bike rentals are available in town, as are mountain bike guides. Wanna off-road? See the scenery in a Jeep.
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