Moab’s Ultimate Adventure Trip
RIDING TYPE
Intermediate
DURATION
4 Days
SEASON
April - May / September - October
The Moab Adventure Trip: Biking, Floating, and Hiking in Red Rock Country
Just about every outdoor activity ever invented is happening in the red rocks of Moab, Utah, almost every day. This trip combines our favorites and is a perfect introduction to high desert camping, stunning views, and outdoor fun. Moab is the ideal spring and fall destination, boasting perfect daytime temperatures and glorious starry nights, where the Milky Way feels close enough to touch. A few days in the Moab backcountry with grand vistas all around you seems to give everybody a special glow!
-DAY-BY-DAY
Itinerary
We begin in the Colorado River Canyon surrounded by red rocks with the La Sal Mountains high above us.
Our first hike takes us through fascinating ridges and drainages that beg the question—how did this amazing place come to be? Just as you begin to contemplate the layers of geology, we arrive at Fisher Towers, an iconic landmark along the Colorado River.
After lunch with a view, we will complete our loop, reunite with the support vehicle, and jump on our bikes for a downhill cruise to the river itself.
There, we meet the rafts for a fun float trip on the Colorado River to our scenic camp for the night.
Today we travel up through time to some younger rocks high atop Canyonlands National Park.
The morning includes several short hikes in the Island in the Sky region of the park, including Grand View Point and the famous Mesa Arch.
These views are the real deal, as we stand high above both the Colorado and the Green Rivers to admire their handiwork. It is these two rivers that have carved out the canyons we see all around us.
Later in the afternoon, we reunite with our bikes for a fun and flowy ride to our high desert camp at Horsethief Mesa.
Horses are a theme around these parts, and today’s destination is Dead Horse Point State Park. The name refers to a sad old story that probably isn’t true, but you never know!
What is certain are the incredible views and great trails. We will begin by biking over to the State Park trails, which in turn leads us to the hike around this unique promontory.
Our support truck will meet us for lunch in the park, where unforgettable views greet us in every direction. A short ride or shuttle will bring us back to our camp at Horsethief Mesa, where the guides will prepare another yummy dinner to be enjoyed around the campfire.
Our final day of adventure focuses on the incredible cultural history and hidden gems of the Moab area.
Following breakfast, we take a short drive to explore a hidden gem: a genuine slot canyon experience. This involves an engaging, non-technical hike that requires light scrambling as we navigate the narrow, sculpted walls carved by water and wind.
After emerging, we focus on ancient history with a visit to a significant petroglyph panel, allowing us to reflect on the deep connection Indigenous people have with this landscape.
After one last dose of red rock fun, we will finish our Moab Adventure Trip back in town.
-TRIP NOTES
The fine print
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, road conditions, rider safety and other factors which may affect the logistics of the adventure.
Road Surface
Introductory to Intermediate singletrack with some doubletrack - packed sediment, sand and slickrock.
Overall Rating
Intermediate/ Advanced
Technical Difficulty
Moderate, some steep climbs and rocky sections.
Physical Difficulty
Moderate.
Altitude
4,000 - 5,500 feet
Biking Mileage
Hiking Mileage
No hiking mileage
–Travel Logistics
Getting there.
Moab, UT, 9:00 AM MST at the Aarchway Inn, 1551 North Riverview Drive. Ending time: return to Moab 2:00-3:00 PM last day. Getting there: 30 mi south of I-70 on Hwy 191; fly into Salt Lake City (SLC), Grand Junction (GJT), or Moab (CNY).
Lodging Before Your Trip
Aarchway Inn
Where the trip meets (10% off for WS guests) Use Hyperlink above or mention your a Western Spirit guest over the phone for discount.
Moab Taxi: 435-210-4297
435-259
Taxi: 435-259-8294
PACKING
What we provide
- Meals
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Camp mugs & dining ware
- 1 cycling water bottle
- Camp chairs
- Solar showers
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Bike stand
- Lube
- First aid kit
Bring or rent
- Bike
- Helmet
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Cycling & camp clothing
- Rain gear
- Personal items
- Tipping cash (10-20%)
Bring or rent
Bringing or renting
- Bike (rentals come with flat pedals)
- Helmet (gratis w
- Rental bike)
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
Cycling clothing
- Cycling shoes
- 3-5 pair cycling shorts
- 3-5 cycling shirts
- Long sleeve cycling shirt
- Long sleeve cotton shirt or solar sleeves
- Cycling socks
- Windbreaker
- Tights or leg warmers
- 2 pair cycling gloves
- Rain jacket & rain pants (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Warm layer
- Sunglasses
Camp clothing
- Camp shorts/shirts
- Warm socks
- Long underwear
- 2 pair warm long pants
- Fleece/sweater
- Pile or down jacket
- Warm gloves and hat
- Brimmed hat
- Bathing suit
- Hiking shoes
- Sandals
- Rain gear
Personal
- Toiletries
- Medication
- Towel
- Biodegradable soap
- Wet-wipes
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Optional day bag
- Stuff sacks
- Cash for tipping (10-20% of trip price)
Optional
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Favorite beverages
- Books
- Maps
- Portable USB charger
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Need even more details? Send us a message or call and talk to one of our trip specialists at (435) 259-8732
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