Castle Valley, Utah
Top Spots in and near Castle Valley
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Moab, Utah
Camp at Long Canyon
1.0If you haven’t been to Moab, UT then you are missing out. There is truly something for everyone in this breathtaking desert landscape which has become increasingly popular over the past several years. There are two major national parks nearby, Arches and Canyonlands, which are easily accessible f...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Shafer Trail
5.019.59 mi / 4587 ft gainShafer Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Moab, Utah.Read more -
Monticello, Utah
Camp at the Ledges Camping Area off of Kane Creek Road
5.0The turn off for Kane Creek Rd. is directly before the McDonald's on the right side of the road. A right turn takes you through small residential area and then places you on a dirt road continuing into the canyon. The road narrows a bit, switch backs, and becomes slightly rougher. Follow Kane Cr...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Camp at Willow Springs Trail
4.0Willow Springs Trail is state-owned land located 13 miles north of downtown Moab Utah. The state provides some vault toilets and port-o-lets throughout the area, but there are no designated campsites or fire rings. Along the main road, there are plenty of large flat spots that people with RV's or...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike the Sovereign Trail
5.08 mi / 1000 ft gainStarting from the trailhead north of Moab on Dalton Wells Rd. Follow the Copper Ridge 4x4 road until you see the signs for the start of the Sovereign Trail. It starts with a steep uphill, but once you crest the top of the hill you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the La Sals and surrounding ...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Climb Mount Tukuhnikivatz
6 mi / 2200 ft gainFrom the parking area at La Sal Pass, follow a well defined but unmapped trail though meadow, brief forest, and then switchbacks up the prominent ridge just east of the summit ridge of Mt Tuk. Once on the ridge bear west (climbers left) along the ridge as it narrows. Depending on conditions the r...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Climb Mount Peale
5.05 mi / 2721 ft gainFrom the parking area at La Sal Creek, just east of Medicine Lake examine the mountain and identify the prominent gully which feeds into La Sal Creek. Follow the old road bed north until its end and then travel cross country. Ascend the gully the the summit ridge between the northwest peak and th...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Tower Arch
5.02.46 mi / 440 ft gainTower Arch is located in the remote Klondike Bluffs area in Arches National Park. If you're looking at the park map, you can see the unimproved Salt Valley Road that leads south then west from the main road towards Klondike Bluffs. The road is rough in a few places, but can easily be traversed in...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Explore the Halfway Stage Station
The Halfway Stage Station is a ruin site that is located off of Mill Canyon rd. This station served as the half way mark between Moab and Thompson which is where the train station was. It was 35 miles between Moab and Thomson so travelers would stop for lunch on there way to or from Thompson. The...Read more -
Grand County, Utah
Mountain Bike the Monitor-Merrimac Trail
4.06 mi / 564 ft gainThe Monitor-Merrimac Trail is a scenic beginner level mountain bike trail in Moab, UT. It is located on BLM Land (Bureau of Land Management), so it is free to use year round. The trail is a 5.5 mile loop and has about 630’ of elevation gain. The Monitor-Merrimac Trail is slickrock for the majo...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Hike the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail
5.01 mi / 50 ft gainThis short trail is located off Mill Canyon rd about 15 minutes north of Moab. A short walk from the parking area leads to an established interpretive trail with signage of where to look for the fossils and a description of what type of dinosaur they belong to. Several different types of dinosau...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Hike to the Klondike Bluff Dinosaur Track
3.03 miI think these tracks are the best in Moab. Take route 191 north out of Moab for about 13 miles (mile post 142). Klondike Bluff road is on the right. If you pass the airport, you went too far. This road is easily accessed with two wheel drive cars. The parking area is at the end where you will see...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike Bull Run Trail
5.5 mi / 1000 ft gainBull Run has a parking lot on the Little Canyon / Gemini Bridges Rd. It's a 5.5 mile downhill trail that ends at the Lower Getaway Trail. Bull Run Trail follows the north side of Bull Run Canyon and provides scenic views with a mix of slick rock, sand, and flowing trails. Most people will park at...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Bike the Big Mesa Trail
3.3 mi / 400 ft gainBig Mesa trail is the jewel of the Navajo Rocks trail system, containing all of the awesome mountain biking features one comes to expect in Moab, from slickrock to sand chutes with epic views of the terrain. Located off Utah Highway 313 at the Navajo Rocks Trailhead parking lot, 19 miles from dow...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Bike the Ramblin' Trail
3.3 mi / 200 ft gainThe Ramblin' Trail, part of the Navajo Rocks trail system, is a beginner to intermediate mountain biking trail with a great mix of slickrock, dirt trails, and some sand that features excellent views of hoodoos, Navajo Sandstone, and the general Colorado River watershed redrock. Located off Utah H...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike the Intrepid Trail System in Dead Horse Point SP
5.014 miIf you're visiting Moab for some mountain biking, this is a great place to start. There's nothing too technical and plenty of route options and points to bail out if you're getting tired. Perhaps more importantly, you don't have to work that hard to find some quality riding and classic Moab views...Read more