Can you ride Moab at night?

Night rides are offered during a two week period from waxing half moon to waning half moon, from April through September. Click here for moon phase calculation. The most popular and well-known roads and trails around Moab are deserted after dark year round.



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Maximum speed limit is 15 mph. There are no open play areas, campgrounds included. Please note the Fins and Things 4×4 trail section that lies south of the Sand Flats road is open for DAY USE ONLY and restricted one half hour before sunset until one half hour after sunrise.

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Yes, You Can Get a Drink in Rural Utah, Too Restaurants and bars, of course, can set their own price for drinks. Each of Utah's five national parks has a liquor store nearby, and bars and restaurants are easy to find, especially in Springdale near Zion or Moab near Arches and Canyonlands.

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Non-commercial group fees (per vehicle): Vehicle capacity of 15 or less: $30. Vehicle capacity of 16-25: $15 per person age 16 and older, not to exceed $40. Vehicle capacity of 25+: $15 per person age 16 and older, not to exceed $100.

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The dark skies of Moab and the surrounding region are a valuable and rare resource.

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The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.

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Top trails (54)
  • Windows Loop and Turret Arch Trail. Easy• 4.7(3132) ...
  • Grand View Point Trail. Easy• 4.7(4653) ...
  • Double Arch Trail. Easy• 4.7(3959) ...
  • Landscape Arch Trail. Easy• 4.7(2142) ...
  • Windows Loop Trail. Easy• 4.7(2953) ...
  • Park Avenue Trail. Easy• 4.6(2448) ...
  • Arches National Park Driving Tour. Easy• 4.6(1408) ...
  • White Rim Overlook Trail.


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Explore this 9.8-mile loop trail near Moab, Utah. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for off-road driving, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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There are plenty of dirt roads through the desert where you can just pull over and set up camp, no fees or permits required! That's called dispersed camping, also called boondocking, and it's easy to do around Moab just as long as you know where to go, and know how to do it right.

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Visit Arches from the Road If you don't have the time or ability to hike, don't worry! You can still see many famous arches and rock formations from the scenic drive. You can drive the park roads and visit viewpoints to see some notable features of Arches National Park.

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Explore Arches National Park One of the main reasons people come to Moab is to visit one of the most beautiful National Parks of the United States – Arches NP. So if you only have one day in Moab, the best thing to do is to explore Arches National Park.

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