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Arches National Park...... 10-11 Activity Chart...... 54 Canyonlands National Park...... 14-15 Dining Chart...... 92 Nearby Parks & Monuments...... 16-17 Dining...... 94-96 River-front Rooms & Cabins Dead Horse Point State Park...... 18 Activities...... 98-99 Private Patios The Colorado River...... 19 Special Services...... 100 Horseback Riding Canyon Rims Recreation Area...... 20-21 Tastings...... 100 Bikes, Rafts, Hiking Desert Tips...... 22-25 Shopping...... 100-101 Exercise Room Cool Things To Do...... 26-32 Art Galleries...... 101 Tennis Courts National Park Service Centennial...... 33 Real Estate...... 101 Pool & Hot Tub Golf & Zip Line...... 34 Lodging Chart...... 102 Cowboy Grill & Bar Skydiving in Moab...... 36 Lodging...... 104 On Site Winery Kids in Moab...... 38-39 Conventions & Weddings Publisher: Susie Masterson Huge thanks to the invaluable Local Grapes and Hops...... 40 Editor-in-Chief: Helen Masterson GuestGuide team: Road Cycling...... 42-43 Editor: Mercedes Hernandez Kasy Allen Contributing Pat Berger home Castle Creek Photography...... 46 Writer: Michele Hedlund Janet Engel of 435-259-2002 • 866-812-2002 Sales Manager: Miguel Valdes Beth Headley WINERY Utah Liquor Laws...... 48 Graphic Design: Lauren Graphics, Inc. Steve Mitchell Lauren Klopfenstein WEEKEND GET Louise Powers ST AW E AY Camping...... 50-51 Matt McKendree Lori Scott B www.redcliffslodge.com Kelli Escalante Hiking...... 52-53 Maire Sullivan Mile 14 on Hwy. 128 • Moab, Utah 84532 Rock Climbing...... 56 We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the many UTAH individuals not directly connected with GuestGuide® whose assistance Canyoneering ...... 57 has been immeasurable in the completion of this edition. River Sports...... 58-63 Special thank you to Peggy McNeil at the Moab Information Center, Making Movies...... 66 Michele Hill at the Moab Travel Council, and the BLM Moab Field Office. Without their help, we would be lost. “Southwest Lodge at a Motel Price” Mountain Biking...... 74-77 Thanks to Action Shots, Canyon Voyages, Bret Edge, Dan Norris, Erik “Moab’s Best Deal” Art Then and Now...... 78-79 Stensland, FunTreks, Geoff and Sandy Freethey and Scott Escott with Trail Mix, Miguel Valdes, Moab Jett, Moab Field office of the BLM, Moab 535 South Main Dinosaurs...... 80 Film Commission, NAVTEC Expeditions, Skydive Moab, Susie Masterson, Moab, Utah 84532 The La Sals...... 82-83 and Tag-A-Long Expeditions for the use of their photos. 435-259-3500 Page 33 photo credit: Courtesy of National Park Service/Lloyd Pierson 800-772- 1972 Page 87 photo credit: Courtesy of National Park Service/Flora Stanley Departments 550 South Main Cover photo by Dan Norris 52 Rooms Publisher’s Note...... 8 Moab, Utah 84532 Showers & RV Dump Stations...... 49 This is a publication of GuestGuide Publications®. Pet Rooms 800-325-6171 Copyright 2016 by GuestGuide Publications, LLC®. 435-259-6171 Travel Info...... 87 Moab GuestGuide® is a registered trademark of Kitchenettes Calendar of Events...... 88-90 GuestGuide Publications®, publishers of official Picnic & BBQ Patio Important Phone Numbers...... 91 guide books. All rights reserved under U.S. Copyright Laws. No articles, maps, illustrations or other portions of this book may be reproduced in DSL Room Hookup any form without written permission from the publisher. Heated pool Maps GuestGuide Publications® Close to Downtown makes every effort to ensure that Pet rooms Arches National Park...... 12 information in this publication GUESTGUIDE Cable TV & HBO Road Bike Profiles...... 44 is correct. The facts and figures Pet Friendly! Close to Downtown ® Hot Tub Colorado River Map...... 62 & 64 appearing in Moab GuestGuide , Bike Friendly! however, can be out of date after Voice mail & DSL Gemini Bridges-Navajo Rocks...... 67 press time. We regret any errors that Log furniture/58 Rooms The Whole Enchilada Map...... 68 may appear in this publication. ® Coffee makers with coffee MOAB Brand Trails Map...... 70-71 Moab GuestGuide is published annually. Slickrock Trail Map...... 72-73 Refrigerators, microwaves Moab Town Map...... 84-85 For advertising information call Oversize TV with HBO 435-260-0185. RestaurantESTES PARK Moab Area Map...... 86 G UIDE On site Restaurant www.moabguestguide.com • email: [email protected] www.moabredstone.com www.moabbighorn.com for group sales e-mail Monica at for group sales e-mail Britnie at 6 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® [email protected] [email protected] publisher’snote We all make Having choices is a good thing. Take choices in life. advantage of the choices you have here Choices might in Moab. How about driving roads that be as simple as will take your breath away? Gemini what to eat for dinner or what to wear in Bridges is a tame road and you are the morning. Or they might be difficult: If I awarded with an amazing vista atop two get that promotion, will I have to move? natural bridges. Traveling down Shafer And some choices, of course, involve Trail is something you will never forget. leisure. Or cruise to the top of the La Sal At Moab GuestGuide one of our most Mountains by way of the Scenic Loop. The difficult choices each issue is what to put beauty of the La Sal Mountains is not to on the cover of the publication. With such be ignored. stunning scenery, there are always You can raft or take a boating excursion numerous options. This year our choices anywhere, but a day spent on the were a beautiful image of a balanced Colorado River among the red rock gentle rock, one of red stone spires, an unusual giants is an incomparable experience. view of Delicate Arch and a beautiful shot Moab is the starting point for innumer- of the red stone countryside. But, as you able choices: four-wheel driving, can see, we picked a photo from Dead skydiving, white-water rafting. Or zip Horse Point looking down on the hairpin lining, canoeing, horseback riding, curve cut by the Colorado River. If you climbing, canyoneering and mountain and haven’t visited this spot, make it a road biking. Pick what you haven’t done priority among the things to do in Moab. and do it. The choice is yours.

Miguel, owner of Miguel’s Baja Grill, has been with our GuestGuide family from early on as the sales and distribution manager for Moab. Miguel was born and raised in Baja California Sur, Mexico where he was a guide for a sea kayaking and SCUBA diving company. He came to Moab in 1999 and fell in love with the natural diversity of the area. The available activities made the decision to leave Baja and move permanently to Moab easy. Now, he is an avid mountain biker and enjoys sharing his love of the area with visitors.

8 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® turnoff leads to The Windows, the first major concentration of arches and spires. Fiery Furnace is next with good viewpoints from your vehicle. Beyond Fiery Furnace, the road continues past several large arches and ends at Devils Garden. There are NATIONAL PARK numerous pullouts with interpretive signs. The famous Delicate Arch is visible from a side road that leads to historic Wolfe Ranch.

Hiking one of the park’s trails is the best way to get to know Arches. There is a full spectrum of hiking trails ranging from short walks (0.2 miles) on nature trails to more adventurous hikes of up to seven miles. Books describing self-guided hikes are available at the visitor center.

Devils Garden Campground, located 18 miles from the park entrance, is open year-round. 50 individual sites, $25/night. Each site accommodates up to ten General Information 435-719-2299 people. rches Facilities include potable water, picnic tables, grills, and pit-style and flush toilets. www.nps.gov/arch There are no showers or RV dump/fill stations. Some sites will accommodate RVs up to 30ft long. Bundles of firewood are available for $5. All sites may be reserved for nights March 1-Oct. 31. Visit www.recreation.gov, or call 877-444-6777 for details. Nov. 1-Feb. 28, sites 1 to 24 are available on a self-serve basis. The park does not accept reservations and does not maintain information about site A availability. Become a Junior Ranger and help protect the park! Little ones can complete a question/answer pamphlet or check out a Red Rock Explorer Pack at the Cell service at Arches is spotty and visitor center. Either will earn them a badge or certificate that allows them to join the The largest varies among carriers. special ranks of Junior Rangers. concentration of natural sandstone arch- Bicycles are permitted on roads only. For es in the world is in Arches, along with a The popular park is crowded in peak season (March-October). your safety, it’s advised to ride in this mind-blowing variety of balanced rocks, Parking is limited at all destinations. Popular trailheads may fill for hours at a time, park only in the off-season (October-April). sandstone fins and soaring pinnacles especially on weekends and holidays. RVs must keep in mind that the single and spires. Entrance on US Hwy 191, north Park in designated areas only. Never park on vegetation or in a manner that blocks two-lane road into and out of Arches is of Moab. Open year-round. Visitor center traffic. Parking for oversized vehicles is extremely limited. very narrow. Be considerate of other open daily except Christmas Day. Orienta- During peak hours (10am-4pm), expect travel times to be longer along the scenic drive. drivers. ATVs are not allowed in Arches. tion program in the auditorium. Operating It is not uncommon for hundreds of people to visit Delicate Arch at sunset, so plan a Memorial Day weekend is the most hours change seasonally, check website sunrise trip instead. heavily visited time in Arches. The park for hours. Restrooms and drinking water had to close in 2015 due to lack of but no food. There are no restaurants or Taking a commercial tour offers alternatives to an almost parking. hotels in the park, only camping. always sold-out Fiery Furnace Ranger hike. Plus, group drives, or group drives with hikes, help keep down the congestion in the park. Contact Canyonlands by Night & An 18-mile drive starts from the Entrance fees Day for scenic bus tours, 435-259-5261, www.canyonlandsbynight.com. visitor center and provides a peek into increased in 2016. Please contact the park For photo tours, contact Bret Edge Photography 602-571-4170, www.bretedge.com the park. Several sharp switchbacks be- for information. or Tom Till Tours with Tom Till and Dan Norris 435-259-5327, 435-260-2885, gin your tour as the road winds through Fees and passes can be paid in U.S. www.tomtill.com. sculptured red rocks. currency by major credit, debit card, or Moab Adventure Center, 435-259-7019, has Arches bus tours and Fiery Furnace hikes, Park Avenue is the first turnoff and a cash. NAVTEC Expeditions offers front and backcountry tours 435-259-7983, major viewpoint in Arches. From the www.navtec.com, Sheri Griffith RIver Expeditions offers Arches tours, 435-259-8229, parking lot you will see a small canyon Pets are not www.griffithexp.com and Tag-A-Long Expeditions has Fiery Furnace tours and with formations on both sides. Next are allowed on any of the trails, EVER. Leashed full-day 4x4 tours, 435-259-8946, www.tagalong.com. and restrained pets may accompany Three Gossips and Courthouse Towers. GyPSy Guide, Arches National Park’s driving tour app, might just be your perfect visitors in campgrounds, at overlooks, and After Courthouse Towers, the road companion as you explore. It plays commentary automatically as you drive so you at pullouts along the paved scenic drives, crosses a vast landscape of petrified won’t miss a thing. www.gypsyguide.com. but must always be leashed. sand dunes and eroded pinnacles. Then a

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Canyonlands, cellular service diminishes Remember, the roads are passable only in CAMPING Canyonlands has two a four-wheel-drive vehicle. No paved roads. Canyonlands is so large and so diverse greatly, especially in the canyons (and campgrounds: Squaw Flat Campground at There are no amenities, food or gas. that it is carved naturally into three away from the pavement). The Needles and Willow Flat Campground distinctive districts: Island in the Sky, The Pets are not allowed on any trails. THE NEEDLES In the southeast region at Island in the Sky. All sites are first- Maze and The Needles. While they adjoin Leashed and restrained pets may of the park, this is the heart of rock come, first-served. each other, each area must be reached accompany visitors in the campgrounds, country and offers many opportunities Willow Flat, 12 sites, picnic tables, fire from different entry points. The travel at overlooks and at pullouts along the for exploring. 76 miles from Moab, south grates, vault toilets, no water. $15/night. time between each of the three districts paved scenic drives. on US Hwy 191, 40 miles to Utah Hwy 211, Squaw Flat, 26 sites, picnic tables, fire is several hours. ISLAND IN THE SKY The wide, high plateau then 35 miles west to the park entrance grates, tent pads, flush toilets, water ENTRANCE FEES Entrance fees increased has commanding views of deep red-rock and visitor center. Utah Hwy 211 ends available year-round. $20/night. in The Needles District and is the only in 2016. Please contact the park for canyons in all directions. Travel north on SOUND OF SILENCE The National Park paved road leading in and out of it. The information. US Hwy 191, ten miles to Utah Hwy 313 Service measured the interior of Needles District has only eight miles of Fees and passes can be paid in U.S. then southwest 22 miles to the visitor Canyonlands National Park and found it roads accessible by foot, four-wheel- currency by major credit or debit card, or center. Island in the Sky has about 20 to be one of the quietest places in the drive vehicles or mountain bikes. Note cash. miles of paved highway and some gravel United States. Canyonlands is open year-round, 24 roads with several viewing points. It the petroglyphs on the rock face at AN AUTHENTICALLY DARK NIGHT The hours a day. Each district has its own is the most accessible district and the Newspaper Rock on the road into The International Dark-Sky Association has visitor center; operating hours change easiest to visit in a short period of time. Needles District. granted Gold-Tier International Dark Sky with the seasons. Check the park’s There are many hiking trails, including a BACKCOUNTRY PERMITS Activities requiring Park status to Canyonlands National website for the most current information. path to Upheaval Dome, a weird moonlike a backcountry permit include backpacking, Park, an honor reserved for the darkest All visitor centers are closed Thanksgiving crater with peaks springing from its four-wheel-drive and mountain-bike of dark skies and the most stunning of Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. center. camping, horseback riding, river trips and starscapes. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Travel to Canyonlands THE MAZE West of the rivers, this is the four-wheel-drive day use. Permits (other COMMERCIAL TOURS NAVTEC Expeditions usually requires a car. Once in the park, wildest and most remote section of the than river) are issued seven days a week offers front and backcountry tours for all each district requires some boating, national park. This most inaccessible at district visitor centers. three districts of Canyonlands. hiking or four-wheel driving to see the district of Canyonlands requires a Permits can be reserved in advance at 435-259-7983, www.navtec.com. area’s attractions. Food, gas, lodging and four-wheel-drive vehicle, time and www.canypermits.nps.gov. Day-use GyPSy Guide, Canyonlands National similar services are not available. To truly self-sufficiency. The Hans Flat Ranger permits are required for all vehicles, Park’s driving tour app, might just be appreciate this geologic fantasyland, Station in The Maze is a three-hour drive including motorcycles and bicycles, on your perfect companion as you explore. It allow four or five days to explore the west from Moab via Interstate 70. From White Rim, Elephant Hill, Lavender Canyon, plays commentary automatically as you three districts. Leave Moab with a full Interstate 70 take Utah Hwy 24 south and Salt Creek/Horse Canyon roads. If drive so you won’t miss a thing. tank of gas, food, lots of water, a spare along unpaved roads, starting between you’re planning an overnight trip, visit the www.gypsyguide.com. tire and sun protection. There are no Hanksville and Green River, across overnight backcountry permit page. restaurants or hotel accommodations in relatively flat and completely uninhabited For a river trip, visit the river permit the park. Canyon country is not a friend terrain to Hans Flat Ranger Station. page of the website. 14 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 15 Hovenweep Capitol Reef National Park National Monument 435-425-3791 • www.nps.gov/care 970-562-4282 • www.nps.gov/hove Filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic Hovenweep consists of six separate, prehistoric monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles resembles the domes of village sites. These landmarks are noted for their the U.S. Capitol Building. square, oval, circular, and D-shaped towers. Located 150 miles west of Moab on Utah Hwy 24, which runs east and west through Standing and tumbled piles of masonry and the the park. The park and campgrounds are open year round. The visitor center, which remains of many pueblos, small cliff dwellings, features interpretive exhibits, is open daily (except for some major holidays) 8am-6pm and towers are scattered over the canyon. summer, 8am-4:30pm winter. Entrance Fees The Scenic Drive starts at the park’s visitor center and provides access to Grand • Private vehicles $6, Individuals, bicycles, and Wash, Capitol Gorge, Pleasant Creek, and South Draw Road. The Scenic Drive is an walk-ins (per person) $3. 8.2-mile paved road with dirt spur roads. It is not a loop, so you must return on the Located along the border between southeast same road. The entrance station is located just south of the campground on the Scenic Utah and southwest Colorado, 113 miles south of Drive. Moab. Open 24 hours a day, trails open from Entrance Fees sunrise to sunset only. The visitor center is open • Entrance fees increased in 2016. Please contact the park for information. daily 8am-5pm October-April, 8am-6pm May- • Fees and passes can be paid in U.S. currency by major credit or debit card, cash, September and 8am-5pm November-March. It is or check. closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Camping The 70-site Fruita Campground is the only developed campground in the New Year’s Day. park. Located south of the visitor center in the Fruita Historic District. All sites are Sites at the campground are $10/night, first- first-come, first-served. $20/night, Senior and Access Pass holders $10/night. come, first-served. Holders of valid federal lands Backpacking A backcountry permit is required for backpacking. The permit is free and passes such as the Senior Pass or Access Pass can be obtained at the visitor center during normal business hours. pay $5. Credit cards NOT accepted. The 31-site campground is designed for tent camping. Pets are allowed in the campground and on trails but

Nearby Parks Nearby & Monuments must be leashed at all times. Natural Bridges National Monument Mesa Verde National Park 435-692-1234 • www.nps.gov/nabr 970-529-4465 • www.nps.gov/meve Natural Bridges sits high on Cedar Mesa, 6,500ft above sea level. The three natural An archaeological wonder with hundreds of homes in the rock, preserved by bridges have the Hopi names Kachina, Owachomo, and Sipapu in honor of the Native overhanging cliff ledges, this is the largest archaeological preserve in the U.S. and the Americans who made this area their home. At each of the bridges, trails descend into only U.S. national park devoted entirely to the work of humans. the canyons from the loop road. Located in southwestern Colorado, 125 miles southeast of Moab, ten miles east of Natural bridges are formed by running water and are rarer than arches, which result Cortez, Colorado, on US Hwy 160 to the park turnoff. from other erosional forces. This is the reason bridges tend to be within canyons, Entrance Fees sometimes quite hidden, whereas arches are usually high and exposed as they are • Private vehicles $15 high season, late May-early September; $10 low season, often the last remnants of rock cliffs and ridges. January-early May, good for seven days. The entrance is at the end of US Hwy 275, roughly 35 miles west of Blanding, Utah, on • Motorcycles, bicycles, and walk-ins (per person) $8 high season, $5 low season, Utah Hwy 95. The scenic drive is open year-round. This paved nine-mile loop provides good for seven days. access to all the bridges. • Mesa Verde Annual Pass $30. Visitor Center Hours March 9am-4:30pm, April 8am-5pm, May-September 8am-6pm, Oct. Mesa Verde is always open, but some of the facilities, tours, and access to 18-Nov. 30 9am-5pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. archeological sites are seasonal. The Visitor and Research Center, located just east of Entrance Fees the park exit ramp off US Hwy 160, is open daily with park rangers, exhibits, and a • Entrance fees increased in 2016. Please contact the park for information. bookstore. Restrooms are located near the entrance to the visitor center. Chapin Mesa • Fees and passes can be paid in U.S. currency by major credit or debit card, cash, Archeological Museum, 21 miles from the park entrance, is open all year with exhibits or check. and dioramas about the Ancestral Pueblo people. Camping The campground has 13 sites with fire grills, picnic tables and pit toilets. No Lodging, restaurant, cafeteria, and a gift shop are open late April through late hookups available. Gathering firewood is prohibited. No water or electricity. $10/night. October. For rates and availability visit www.visitmesaverde.com. Pets Activities with pets are very limited at Natural Bridges. Pets are not allowed on Camping: Morefield Campground, just four miles inside Mesa Verde, is open April 14 any hiking trails. They may accompany visitors in the campground and at overlooks and to mid-October. There are 267 sites, each with a table, bench, and grill. Camping is pullouts along the paved scenic drives. Pets may be walked on roads or in parking lots, open to tents, trailers and RVs. 15 full-hookup RV sites require reservations. Gas but must be leashed at all times when outside a vehicle. station, RV dumping station, coin-operated laundry, complementary showers, gift shop, and grocery store. Cell phone service is not available at Natural Bridges.

16 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 17 DEAD HORSE POINT the COLORADOriver 435-259-2614 • www.stateparks.utah.govstate park The Colorado River supplies water for 40 siphoned off for Perhaps Utah’s is not allowed. Both trails leave from the million people. The river and the use of its irrigation. Because most spectacular visitor center and go to an overlook. Both water have shaped the history of Utah, water is scarce and state park, Dead Horse Point towers are an easy walk; one trail is 1½ miles and Colorado, Arizona, California, Nevada, and reliance on the Colorado River is heavy, it 2,000ft above the Colorado River with the other is 2½ miles. New Mexico, which all depend on the is managed and operated under numerous breathtaking views of canyon country MOUNTAIN BIKING Colorado River and its tributaries for compacts, federal laws, court decisions and of the pinnacles and buttes of Island The Intrepid Trail System is bisected by water. In these states, the Colorado River and decrees, contracts, and regulatory in the Sky District of Canyonlands the highway and provides 16.6 miles of has transformed desert land with 4 million guidelines. National Park. The road to Dead Horse moderate to intermediate riding. The acres of irrigated farmland. The Colorado River seldom runs the full Point State Park is ten miles northwest of trails meander through varied terrain The Colorado starts as a trickle of 1,450-mile course. Most years, every drop Moab on US Hwy 191, then 23 miles including slickrock and sand; some pass snowmelt from Poudre Pass Lake high in of water is pumped out of the river and southwest on Utah Hwy 313. through meadows and others along the the Colorado Rocky Mountains. From there diverted to cities and farms in the U.S. and Park hours 6am-10pm. Visitor center edge of the plateau. The classic Big Chief it begins a 1,450-mile journey through Mexico. At the end, the Colorado Delta, hours: Summer (March 15-mid-October) is among the longest, and the newer mountain canyons and three major once a green landscape, became a 8am-6pm, winter (mid-October-March 14) Whiptail and Prickly Pear offer technical deserts. The Colorado River flows through wasteland. The river doesn’t reach the 9am-5pm. Visitor center closed New challenges. Hiking is allowed on mountain Utah in a southwesterly direction. As it ocean, it dries up in Mexico. Year’s Day. The park remains open. biking trails. passes Moab, the water is calm and the Federal officials from the U.S. and Mexico The visitor center has facilities for the flood plain wide and then it becomes a mix have worked with the Environmental disabled, an information area, exhibits, CAMPING of rapids and canyon waters. Defense Fund (EDF) and other conservation restrooms, water, publications and Three yurts are available by reservation for overnight use year-round. Each yurt More water is exported from the Colorado organizations on every aspect of a new souvenirs. Hours vary by season. River’s 250,000 square-mile basin than water agreement, and to provide a venue The Pony Expresso Coffee Shop offers provides sleeping for six (a queen bunk bed, a full-size futon), electricity, cooling from any other river basin in the world. for discussing future cooperative coffee, espresso drinks, hot chocolate, Seventy percent or more of its water is bi-national projects. tea, freshly made sandwiches and wraps, unit, propane fireplace, table and chairs, and all-natural fresh fruit smoothies. locking door, outdoor propane grill and 9am-5pm through October. seating. Modern restrooms nearby, no No lodging available within the park. showers. $80 plus tax per night. Reservations 800-322-3770 8am-5pm ENTRANCE FEES (Mountain Time), www.stateparks.utah. Day use $10 per vehicle, up to eight gov/reservations. passengers, valid for three days, subject The 21-site Kayenta Campground to change. $5 per motorcycle, $2 per features electrical hookups, tent pads, pedestrian or cyclist (biking into park). sheltered tables and charcoal grills at Day use for Utah seniors 62+, $5. each site. No showers. $28/night. Note: This is a Utah State Park. The Campfires may be built in specified National Parks Pass is not valid here nor areas only; gathering firewood is does the entrance fee for this park allow prohibited. Voted “Best Boat Tours in Utah,” you entrance to the nearby Canyonlands Limited drinking water. All water must or Arches National Parks. be trucked to the park. Please fill water two years in a row! ESSENTIAL DETAILS tanks before arriving at Dead Horse Point. The park is at 5,900ft, which means WHY DEAD HORSE? weather is a bit more unpredictable, There are many stories of how the park Day, sunset and night tours by water, land or air. Let experts windier, and definitely cooler, so dress gained its name. One legend has it that show you the area in places and ways you’ve never known! accordingly. cowboys chased wild horses onto the Call 435-259-5261 for more information. The main overlook boasts breathtaking peninsula and corralled them by building panoramic views of the Colorado River a fence across the narrowest part. The and its side canyons. The scenic Rim Walk animals were left too long without water towers 2,000ft directly above the and perished from thirst. Colorado River. There are two hiking- specific trails on which mountain biking Call 435-259-5261 | www.canyonlandsbynight.com

18 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 19 canyonrims recreation area If the quiet side of the austere, high-desert landscape, the fragile HIKING all-day affair. Since vast desert surrounding ecosystem is home to numerous plant If hiking interests you, the scarcely Canyon Rims is a Moab is your fancy, head 32 varieties and microbes. OHV/UTV roads and used, historic Trough Springs Trail is on relatively narrow miles south of Moab on US trails are abundant and marked, and there the right, five miles before Anticline plateau, most of the Hwy 191 to Canyon Rims are wonderful trails for mountain biking. Overlook. Used generations ago by cattle roads travel to Special Management Recreation Area ranchers, the trail descends 1,100ft. overlooks, largely over (CRSMRA). There is no entrance fee and Although the trail is published as only five a combination of dirt, OHV/UTVs are allowed, as are mountain miles long, the adventurous can follow it sand, and slickrock. and road bikes. miles further to Kane Creek Jeep Road. Regardless of what you are doing, Canyon Rims is a remote primitive area Due to flash floods, the trail is primitive before you venture off the two primary overseen by the BLM and offers incredible with very few cairns in the drainage. A roads, it is advisable to have a map of the vantage points to view The Needles map is essential. area, which can be purchased at the District of Canyonlands National Park, as ©The BLM Moab Field Office Moab Information Center in town. well as the Colorado River from Anticline ESSENTIAL DETAILS There are two primary roads in CRSMRA. The Hatch Point area is rugged, remote, WIND WHISTLE Overlook. It is an isthmus-like plateau Only one is paved and travels west from covering 100,000 acres that was and lacks cell service, so follow sound CAMPGROUND US Hwy 191 for 22 miles to Needles backcountry practice by telling someone This picturesque campground has 17 inhabited thousands of years ago by the Overlook of Canyonlands National Park. Anasazi Indians. Today, in addition to where you are going, taking additional sites, fire grills, picnic tables, and pit There are restrooms, picnic tables, and food and one gallon of water per person toilets. Drinking water is available from being a recreation area, it provides interpretive displays at the overlook. It is grazing for cattle and mineral exploration. per day. Also, make sure you have a about mid-April to mid-October. A few of fascinating to stand at the rim—behind a compass and map of the area. the sites accommodate recreational Compared to other parks surrounding very tall safety guardrail—and look down Moab, Canyon Rims is largely undeveloped, Mountain biking or four wheeling on vehicles up to 32ft. Fees for campsites into the immense Lockhart Basin, Indian many of the unimproved roads can be an are charged at the campground. which is part of its allure. In spite of its Creek (a popular climbing mecca), and Canyonlands. As you take it all in, remind yourself that the rock strata you are gazing at has been evolving for more than ten million years! The main road, which is gravel, (but construction for paving starts in 2016 so expect delays) intersects the other road 15 miles west of US Hwy 191 and leads to

C the Hatch Point area and Anticline l Overlook. From this overlook there are o y t r expansive views of the Colorado River, h l e Kane Creek Canyon/Hurrah Pass, and Dine-in | Take out | Delivery | Lunch Specials | Vegetarian | Kids Menu in g w Dead Horse Point State Park. You will find Je picnic tables, pit toilets, and interpretive U n fts displays. The incredible geologic history AUTHENTIC ique Gi is clearly distinguishable as you view the immense Kane Creek Anticline, a thai • sushi • teriyaki • tempura • bento Beautiful & Unique Clothing, ridge-shaped fold of stratified rock with seafood • rice & noodles the strata sloping downward from the Jewelry, Accessories & Gifts crest, above the Colorado River. www.theravenimage.com ROAD RIDING Open Daily at 11am The paved road offers awesome road 2728 S. Hwy 191, Moab | 435-355-0899 | 5 MIN. FROM DOWNTOWN! / the ravenimage bike riding because of the mellow traffic, 59 S. Main St. #5 | Moab, UT rolling hills, and decent shoulder. If you WWW.BANGKOKHOUSEMOAB.COM Eddie McStiffs Plaza choose to ride, park at the information kiosk off US Hwy 191 or six miles west at 435-259-4968 Wind Whistle Campground. 20 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 21 desert TIPS TRAVELING sun are stronger. The higher altitude may TOO MUCH WATER If you brought it in, IN NATURE have unpleasant effects on your body Flash floods are a concern in canyon please take it out. If This high-desert plateau is such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, country. Because this is an arid desert, you find it, take it full of scenic riches— rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. when it rains it comes all at once. Early out. Food scraps, twisting river valleys, blind canyons, Rest and drinking water are the keys to spring and late summer rains are often in empty cans, layered rock, spires, buttes, and sheer treating mild forms of altitude sickness. the form of torrential downpours that bottles, and other cliffs. It is also one of the most sparsely Avoiding alcohol and caffeine can help create flash floods, filling dry streambeds debris are populated areas in the country. Not many with the symptoms. and turning them into a furious torrent of dangerous to animals. Help protect our people are around, especially if something WEATHER water. natural resources and wildlife by keeping goes wrong. You must be self-reliant. Be This area is part of the Colorado Plateau, It can be blue sky where you are, but a them free of litter. realistic about your physical abilities, a high-desert region that experiences major thunderstorm may be raging in WATCH YOUR STEP know your limits and use common sense. wide temperature fluctuations, another area, which, in canyon country, In the desert, a crust of lichen, mosses, Have the proper clothing, water, map, sometimes over 40ºF in a single day. The can be potentially dangerous. algae, and bacteria called cryptobiotic soil equipment and food. Most importantly, temperate seasons are spring (April-May) LEAVE holds the dirt in place. The cryptobiotic soil don’t be a loner. Do backcountry activities and fall (mid-September-October) when NOTHING BEHIND looks like tiny castles of dark, thin mineral as a group, best with a local guide. daytime highs average 60-80ºF and lows Little trash is BIG trash anywhere. crust, but it is a self-sustaining biological DESERT ALTITUDE average 30-50ºF. Summer temperatures However small, litter is litter. No one unit. It grows on barren ground and takes Moab’s elevation is 4,025ft. The La Sals often exceed 100ºF, making strenuous wants to see other people’s trash. This decades to become established. A footstep top out at over 12,000ft. In higher exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with includes toilet paper. Keep a small plastic can destroy it in a minute. altitudes, atmospheric pressure highs averaging 30-50ºF and lows bag in your pack for trash and dispose of Please bike, hike, and drive only on decreases. It is also drier and sometimes averaging 0-20ºF. it in a trash can. established trails and roads. colder, and the ultraviolet rays from the The middle of the day can be hot and dry; however, the temperature drops continued on page 24 quickly when the sun sets. Local weather conditions and forecasts are available at www.zaxmoab.com www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc. BEVERAGE OF CHOICE Locally Owned Make it water, and lots of it. The desert is no place to be without water. Running And Operated out of water under certain circumstances can be a dangerous mistake. Always carry water; drinkable water is not always available. Steaks In the summer, heat-related injuries are Seafood a concern. It is important to drink water constantly to ward off the threat of heat Sandwiches stroke and heat exhaustion. Interestingly, Pizza we lose 8oz. of water a day from the soles of our feet! So drink up! Pasta Plan on a gallon (yes, a gallon) of water Salads per person per day. Ration it, taking small sips regularly throughout the day. Waiting to drink when you are thirsty means you’ve waited too long and that you are dehydrated. Don’t drink water Great Outdoor Patio from potholes or any backcountry water Full Service Liquor source. This water is probably contaminated with giardia lamblia, which 435.259.6555 will cause severe illness. 96 S. Main Street

22 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 23 desert TIPS continued DRESS FOR SUCCESS socks on outdoor activities. You also need NO BARS JUST BREATHE Wear loose-fitting, to replace all the moisture lost from Cell service will be spotty. A good rule: If We tend to hold our light-colored clothing, and sweaty hands and feet. So, drink that you have a clear line of sight to the La Sal breath without knowing socks and shoes that are important water. Mountains, you should get cell service. it when we are nervous, appropriate for the activity PUT A LID ON IT (Make sure your cell battery is fully scared, or unsure of something. In those you are doing. In the sun, always wear a Summer is hot and the sun relentless. charged!) With a GPS, the receiver locates situations, the simple act of breathing brimmed hat and high-quality sunglasses. Always wear a brimmed hat in the sun to earth-orbiting satellites. GPS units will can calm us down and lower our heart A characteristic of a desert environment is shade your scalp, ears, and face. If your not work in canyons. You must have a rate. Try to breathe in and out through that temperatures drop quickly at night, head is exposed to the direct or even clear view of the sky for them to work. your nose, which stimulates the even in the warmest months, so carry a indirect sun for long periods, your body Airplane mode on your smart phone will parasympathetic nervous system, jacket. Summer thunderstorms also drop works hard to keep cool. A damp bandana save the battery by preventing the phone promoting feelings of calm and wellbeing. the temperature so be prepared. around your neck will protect your neck from searching for service. You can still When we breathe fast, our heart works and keep you a bit cooler. take pictures in airplane mode. too hard and causes stress. Take a deep DON’T SWEAT IT breath and enjoy the fresh air! The palms of your hands and your feet LUBE UP BUDDY SYSTEM have more sweat glands than the rest of Relative humidity typically ranges from Always let someone know your trip GET THE SCOOP your body. Your palms are used to more 11 percent during the summer months route, destination, and return date. If you Check with the Moab Information Center friction, therefore more sweat. So it’s no when the air is the driest to 88 percent in become lost and need to be rescued, (The MIC) downtown about weather wonder your hands and feet can get cold the winter months when it is most don’t move from where you are or try to conditions, water availability, the or really sweaty when playing outdoors. humid. The sun and heat get all the blame find your way back. This can make it difficulty of an activity, and time required When your feet sweat in shoes or hiking but the wind is just as damaging. Use difficult to find you. Stay put, conserve for a round trip. boots, the moisture stays on your feet moisturizer, sunscreen, and don’t forget energy and water, make yourself visible You can purchase maps and books on and they could get cold. lip balm. Men are seven times more likely or make noise to let people know where the area. The staff is very knowledgeable Carry thin gloves and extra non-cotton than women to develop lip cancer. Lip you are and await rescue. and will help guide your planning. balm cuts that chance by 50 percent. GO OUT PROTECTED As always, practice safe sun. Apply fresh healthy food sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection open 7 a.m. every day Factor) 25 or higher. Lube up at least 30 minutes before going out. Reapply liberally breakfast, lunch and dinner every two hours. You will sunburn much outdoor seating more easily than you’d expect because of healthy and great tasting food the thinner atmosphere. Make sure your all fresh and local ingredients sunscreen is not old. After a few years, the chemicals diminish making the sunscreen best smoothies in town fresh juices, green smoothies, expensive lotion. and organic espresso Wear good eye protection. The ultraviolet radiation is 36 percent higher call for orders to go here than at sea level. take our sandwiches on your hike ROAD-TRIP READY liquor licensee Always keep your gas tank at least half full. Carry snacks and have enough water in your car for everyone, including pets. Always carry several full water bottles 20 south main, moab in your car. Drinkable water is not always available. www.peacetreecafe.com 435-259-0101 A headlamp or flashlight is always good to have for the dark nights.

24 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 25 COOL THINGS to do MOAB FURRY FRIENDS RECREATION AND The desert can be deadly for pets. Never AQUATIC CENTER leave a pet unattended in a vehicle. Car Located in Swanny City temperatures rise quickly in the sun, even Park, 374 Park Ave., the facility includes on cool days. Cracking the window will not an indoor six-lane pool, diving boards, prevent your pet from dying of heat shallow-water area and slide. Water exhaustion. Always provide plenty of enthusiasts can swim outdoors May- water during car trips. October in an outdoor lap pool with Activities with pets are limited to the adjoining current channel, a bubble pool, parking lots in national and state parks. and large outdoor leisure pool. Relax Moab has a mandatory leash law. Sorry, no poolside in a chaise lounge or under a dogs allowed at Swanny Park; tickets will canopy after your swim. Fitness area has be issued. Dogs may walk the Millcreek weight and cardio machines, group Pathway on leash but are prohibited on exercise room and classes, childcare Rotary Park grounds. A leash is center, locker rooms. $4 showers for recommended but not required in the campers. Daily aquatic or fitness rates for backcountry. For the safety of your pet nonresidents: Seniors 55+ $5, adults $7, (there are many sheer drop-offs in canyon youth 4-17 $4, children 3 and under $1. country), other hikers, and wildlife, pets 435-259-8226, www.moabcity.org/mrac. should be kept under verbal control at all times. Dogs are allowed in Fisher Towers PARKS FOR RELAXING Recreation Area, and Dead Horse Point has Rotary Park, on Mill Creek Drive, offers a pet-friendly trails. quiet shady refuge from the desert sun. It For all of your furry friends’ needs, head has a playground, covered shelter with to Moab Barkery, 435-259-8080, picnic tables, barbecue grills and public www.moabbarkery.com. restrooms. A native hummingbird garden, basketball half court, xylophones and GRAND COUNTY volleyball net are also on the grounds. PUBLIC LIBRARY The park connects with the Mill Creek The library celebrated its 100th year of Parkway trail system. service in 2015 and was named one of the Lions Club Park, at US Hwy 191 and Utah best small town libraries in the nation. Hwy 128 on the south side of the Colorado The library offers computers for all ages River, has been completely overhauled. It for scanning, proctored tests, and media. has a huge grassy area, picnic shelters and It also offers a free wireless network, no restrooms right on the Moab bike path. password necessary, and terminals in the Swanny City Park, located downtown, lobby for quick email checks by visitors. is seven acres with a large playground, There is no fee; however, donations are two barbecue grills, covered picnic tables, welcomed. covered gazebo, public restrooms, drinking Restricted computers are available for fountains, lots of wide-open green space research or schoolwork. Media computers and big, old shade trees. It’s also the are handy to download pictures from location of Moab’s swimming pool and cameras or burn CDs. There are tables skate park and hosts Moab’s Farmer’s and chairs on a shaded patio with WiFi Market, May-October. No dogs allowed on access. The library also hosts films of the grass, not even leashed. interest and noted guest speakers. Bark Park is an off-leash dog park Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday located on the southeast corner of 100 E. 9am-5pm. Closed Sundays and legal 300 South. Please clean up after your dog! holidays. 257 E. Center Street, 435-259-1111, www.moablibrary.org. continued on page 28 26 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® more COOL THINGS BOAT TOURS back and enjoy the sightsto and sounds do of Track. Five posts for six slackline routes .2 miles to the To see Canyonlands and canyon country. Your captain will stop of 100, 90, 80, 75, 40, and 30ft. Slackers horse trailhead Dead Horse Point from the along the way to point out the natural are a friendly bunch, so if you’d like to to park. bottom up, take a wonders for photographic moments and learn, simply show up at the park and ask Pack Creek Canyonlands By Night & share a little history of the area. someone to show you the ropes! Trail is further Day jet boat ride up and down the 435-259-5538, www.moabjett.com. You need to supply your own up the La Sal Mountain Loop road, at the Colorado River. Reservations. Explore the real canyonlands from the equipment—simply a piece of webbing— entrance to Pack Creek Picnic Site. 4.5 435-259-5261, 800-394-9978, calm waters of the Colorado River. Enjoy which can be purchased at GearHeads, hours to ride out and back. Maps can be www.canyonlandsbynight.com. a guided, educational Canyonlands 435-259-4327, or Moab Adventure obtained at the Moab Information Center. Moab Jett offers one-, two-, and Wilderness Cruise in a large stable jet Center, 435-259-7019, or Canyon For an authentic western experience, three-hour tours. Take a ride on a New boat. This is one of the most comfortable Voyages, 435-259-6007. Red Cliffs Lodge offers guided horseback Zealand-style jet boat specifically ways to see the beauty of the HORSE’N AROUND rides on gentle, cowboy-trained quarter designed to give passengers an exciting backcountry from the river. With large In the Moab area, there is no shortage of horses. Rides are half-day and leave ride. The tour travels on the Colorado windshields and shade awnings, jet scenic horseback rides. Take plenty of every day at 8:30am and 5:30pm from River along Arches and Canyonlands boats are specifically designed for water for yourself and your companion as Red Cliffs Corral. Morning ride three National Parks. If action and adventure sightseeing cruises on the Colorado River. well as a map. Ken’s Lake is a flat, hours, afternoon ride one and a half are your game, try the Adventure tour. It A stop for a short hike to see petrified two-hour ride, with a sand and sandstone hours. Riding attire is long pants, no will get your adrenaline flowing with the wood is very impressive. Half-day cruises surface. Go south from Moab on US Hwy sandals. Riders must be over eight years “Hamilton Spin,” sliding turns and rapids available. Tag-A-Long Expeditions, 191, turn left at mile post 118 onto Old old and an adult must accompany including Big Bend and Salt Creek. This is 435-259-8946, 800-453-3292, Airport Road. Turn right onto Spanish Valley children. Weight limit 220lbs. a splashy ride. Splash jackets are www.tagalong.com. Drive .5 miles. Turn left to Ken’s Lake, 435-259-2002, 866-812-2002, provided and smiles are guaranteed. AN EVENING ON THE WATER continue past the campground entrance www.redcliffslodge.com. Scenic jet boat tours invite you to sit A popular nighttime activity is cruising continued on page 30 down the Colorado River on a Canyonlands By Night & Day tour. The world-renowned Sound and Light Show 374 Park Ave reveals a totally different side of (435) 259-8226 canyonland beauty. The program includes www.moabcity.org stories, legends, and information on the geology and natural wonders of the canyons. For reservations 435-259-5261, 800-394-9978, www.canyonlandsbynight.com. CRUISIN’ ALONG Want to just cruise around Moab? Moab Classic Bike rents cruiser bikes. The Mill the BEST GEAR Creek bike path is a great place to go at the BEST PRICE cruising. 435-315-0002, for the BEST www.moabclassicbike.com. ADVENTURES SLACKLINING Outdoor Pools Open If you feel like being a “slacker” for a Mid-May through September visit moabgeartrader.com day, join the craze. Slacklining is walking Individuals, families and groups welcome! for our inventory & between two anchor points on a slack Daily passes available local recreation updates line of nylon webbing or rubber that is • Open Swim • Parent/Tot Swim • Lap Swim Downstairs at 300 S Main suspended up to a foot off the ground. • 2 Springboards • Showers • Current Channel 435.355.0333 The city of Moab has constructed a slacklining park with seven routes next • Fitness Center • Water Slides & Features • Fitness Classes • Water Aerobics Visit our website or call for to Mill Creek on the southeast side of 500 • Child Care • Rentals fee and scheduling info. West, across the street from the BMX

28 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 29 even moreCOOL THINGS to do SCOTT M. pioneers and the settlement and naming especially in Canyonlands, where efforts LET THEM DO of Moab in 1880. Grind corn with a metate have been made to reduce ambient light MATHESON and mano, like the Ancestral Puebloans. from within the park, and Dead Horse THE DRIVING WETLANDS NAVTEC Expeditions Make string rock art. See archaic stone Point. The Milky Way, an unusual swath is the official PRESERVE arrowheads and an atlatl, a 1000-year-old of dim light, is generally visible during concessionaire of On the banks of the Ancestral Puebloan carrying basket, and any month and from any location. Colorado River, this the national parks Ute bows and arrows. Watch a best-of Under the right conditions, common and offers a broad unusual desert oasis is haven to more video of 4x4 vehicles climbing over binoculars may even reveal the rings of than 200 birds, amphibians, and aquatic scope of driving- boulders in the Moab area. Build a Saturn. only or combo driving-hiking tours. mammals including muskrat, beaver, and dinosaur skeleton and see the real pelvis river otters. Accessible mile-long loop FULL MOON DATES Many options include a guided 4x4 tour and tail of a 45ft-long Camarasaurus from Some people like to play under the light over famous Elephant Hill, a single or trail, wildlife viewing blind, self-guided the Late Jurassic period, found near the tour brochures. Free, open year-round of a full moon. The moon comes out in all three-day tour of White Rim Trail, a La Sal Mountains. its glory on Wednesday March 23, three-day combo tour of The Needles dawn to dusk. No dogs allowed. 934 W. Admission: Adults $5, kids free with paid Kane Creek Blvd., 435-259-4629. Thursday April 21, Saturday May 21, District, or a single-day drive and hike of adult. Summer hours (April 16–Oct. 15) Monday June 20, Thursday July 19, renowned Horseshoe Canyon. MUSEUM OF MOAB Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Winter hours Tuesday July 19, Thursday Aug. 18, Friday 435-259-7983, 800-833-1278, This is a region with a past rich in (Oct. 16–April 15) Monday-Saturday Sept. 16, Saturday Oct. 15, Monday Nov. 14, www.navtec.com. geological, paleontological, and human noon-5pm. Tuesday Dec. 13. For a hummer of a tour or an ATV history. Learn the full story: From potash, Located just over a block east of Main In early 2017, the dates are Thursday Jan. adventure, contact High Point Hummer coal, and uranium formation and mining Street, at 118 E. Center St., 435-259-7985, 12, Friday Feb. 10, Sunday March 12. and ATV Tours, 435-259-2972, to dinosaur tracks, body fossils, and cast www.moabmuseum.org. The adventures can continue into the www.highpointhummer.com. skeletons; from prehistoric cultures, rock HOOK, LINE & SINKER night in Moab’s red rock terrain. art, pottery, baskets, and tools to recent There are ample opportunities for your continued on page 32 inner angler. Ken’s Lake, 8.9 miles south of town, is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, as well as largemouth bass. The pristine alpine lakes and bubbling streams in the nearby La Sal Mountains offer trout fishing. If you are interested in catfish, the Colorado River has miles and miles of accessible shoreline to test your fishing skills. www.discovermoab.com. SOOTHING & RENEWING Sore from head to toe? Spa Moab is the place to spoil yourself with a massage customized just for you. A deep-tissue massage relieves muscle tension and JEEP RENTALS soothes aches and pains. Relieve tension 4WD TRAINING • GUIDED TRIPS and promote relaxation with a stone massage. Or try the Sole Survivor foot Grooming & self-serveQUALITYfood, dog gear, wash treatment, which includes a foot scrub, a Best Jeeps in Moab! from $12, by appointment only hydrating and healing shea-butter foot supplies mask, and a hot-stone foot massage. 435-259-7726, www.spamoab.com. New 2 & 4-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicons • Full-day & Multi-day Rentals open everydayand @ more... 10 am STARRY NIGHT Jeep Washing included! Pets Ok! *New Location, 1 block off Main Street* Some of the darkest skies in the 200 N 100 W (next to Turner Lumber) contiguous 48 states are found here. (435) 259-3195 • www.barlows.us 435.259.8080 • www.moabbarkery.com Under normal conditions, an estimated Rock Plaza: 1805 S Highway 191 Moab, Utah 2,500 sparkling stars should be visible,

30 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 31 even Service moreCOOL THINGSto do NATIONAL PARKCentennial MOTORING ALONG Barlow Adventures rents new, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as it is. The ages have If crawling over red rocks in top-of-the-line Jeep Wrangler Rubicons are just two of the more than 400 been at work on it and a vehicle, ATV, UTV, or for exploring the breathtaking high-desert national parks, monuments and other man can only mar it.” motorcycle gets your motor scenery of Moab’s canyonlands. Or, if you areas managed and protected by the 2016 FEE-FREE DAYS roaring, the hundreds of miles of Moab’s prefer, hire one of their experienced staff. National Park Service, which celebrates To celebrate The National Park Service’s old mining roads and 4x4 trails will get 435-259-3195, www.barlows.us. its centennial in 2016. 100th birthday in 2016, free entrance to you up close and personal with the To rent a Hummer or book a guided tour, Before the establishment of the National Canyonlands, Arches and other national desert. Enough to please everyone from contact High Point Hummer and ATV Park System, existing parks, monuments parks is offered on the following dates: the rank beginner to the hardcore rock Tours. They specialize in Hummer tours and historical areas were under threat of • April 16-24: National Park Week banger. Enjoy riding ATVs and UTVs on the and rent most off-road vehicles and development. When the U.S. Congress • Aug. 25-28: National Park Service numerous roads and trails surrounded dual-sport motorcycles. 435-259-2972, agreed to dam Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Birthday the national and state parks. They are not www.highpointhummer.com. Valley to provide water for San Francisco, • Sept. 24: National Public Lands Day allowed inside the parks. Moab Adventure Center rents two-door public awareness was raised and the • Nov. 11: Veterans Day Most of Moab’s trails are multi-use and and four-door Jeep Wranglers and outfits National Park Service was created in 1916. 4WD trails are the perfect way for most you with maps and water. 435-259-7019, In the early 1930s, the Forest Service EVERY KID IN A PARK PASS motorcyclists to explore canyon country. www.moabadventurecenter.com. and War Department transferred 56 Available to U.S. fourth graders These primitive roads offer spectacular For complete details on trails and more, national monuments and military sites to (including home-schooled and free-choice scenery and difficulty that ranges from we recommend FunTreks Guidebooks the National Park Service. Today, the learners ten years of age) with a valid moderate to extreme. Most of the routes available at local stores or at National Park Service comprises more Every Kid in a Park paper voucher. The used for various events are marked and www.funtreks.com. than 400 areas covering 84 million acres pass is valid for the duration of the fourth-grade school year through the extend from Moab in every direction. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT in all 50 states plus many territories. Visit www.discovermoab.com/ After seeing the Grand Canyon, following summer (September-August). Would you like a private tour guide while www.everykidinapark.gov. motorcycle_moab.htm for details. driving through Arches and Canyonlands? President Teddy Roosevelt said, “Leave it GyPSy Guide is an app that turns your tablet or smartphone into your personal Museum tour guide. With automatic commentary while you drive, the app gives important of info on the local ecosystem and geology, and historical facts about the settlers Moab who made this place what it is today. Est. 1958 118 East Center St. GyPSy uses cutting-edge technology, and, once downloaded, doesn’t require data or New Zealand Style Artifacts and fossils that a cellular network as it uses a GPS signal. reflect the natural and Easy-to-follow routes have been created Jet Boat Tours cultural history of the by professional tour guides, which makes Moab area route-finding simple; all you have to do is Summer Hours listen to the instructions. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm www.gypsyguide.com. How about help finding just the right location for that perfect photo? Winter Hours Mon-Sat Noon-5pm eFotoGuide is a series of ebooks providing the most comprehensive 435-259-7985 information available for photographing www.moabmuseum.org America’s national parks and other scenic Scenic 1, 2, & 3 Adventure Custom tours areas. hour tours 1 & 2 hour tours available The ebooks are PDFs accessible on all electronic platforms including Family owned and operated. smartphones, tablets and laptops. 50 West 400 North, Moab, Utah 84532 | (435) 259-5JET www.efotoguide.com. (435) 259-5538 | www.moabjett.com | [email protected]

32 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 33 golf &ZIP LINE GOLF this is a walkable course. The well Located in historic maintained course is a municipal facility, Spanish Valley just a few usually not crowded, and offers golf to minutes south of Moab at the public seven days a week year-round, 2705 SE Bench Road, Moab weather permitting. Four sets of tee Golf Club is a great public course. The boxes. Open 7am to dusk. Pro shop, views from every hole are unusual and lessons, rental clubs, snack bar and grill unexpected. This 18-hole par-72 course open for breakfast and lunch, pull and traverses over 6,819 yards with some motorized cart rentals, and a driving challenging dogleg turns and mild range. Denim is allowed. elevations. The front nine has a couple of Reserve your tee time with the Pro Shop holes right up against red rock cliffs. So at 435-259-6488 or request it online at much incredible beauty will test your www.moabcountryclub.com. concentration and golf skills. This is a desert course so a ball off the fairway is quickly lost in scrub and cactus. Throughout the golf course there are many trees to alter your shots, and shimmering water hazards on three holes challenge you to keep the ball in play. Take an extra day to play one of the top ten courses in Utah. ZIP LINE Whether you are golfing nine or 18 holes, Raven’s Rim Zip Line Adventure could very well be the highlight of your vacation! This exciting tour is filled with commanding views of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, several state parks, La Sal Mountain Range, Colorado River canyon, Slickrock Bike Trail, Hell’s Revenge 4x4 trail, and a bird’s eye view of Moab. This 2.5-hour journey starts with a guided off-road adventure in a UTV along a section of the historic La Sal Mountain Cattle Trail, dating back to the 1880s. The off-roading to and from the course is a thrilling and scenic adventure in itself! The course features six exhilarating zip lines varying in speed and distance as well as an awesome 100ft-long suspension bridge. The zip lines range from 290ft to 1,240ft long. The highest zip line is 75ft above ground as it crosses a canyon between sandstone ridges. Zip liners will enjoy a gentle hike from zip line to zip line, which adds to the experience. This course is located on 300 acres of private land. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring a camera, water, and a smile! 435-260-0973, www.ravensrim.com. 34 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® SKY DIVING in moab In 1797, a Frenchman by the plane and go for a beautiful flight the name of Jacques over the Moab area. Your aircraft will Garnerin jumped out of a climb to about two miles above the earth. hot air balloon using a Once the aircraft reaches altitude, you canvas canopy. So will harness to your instructor. When the successful was this feat pilot gives the green light, you and your that he performed display jumps instructor will exit the airplane over the from balloons all over Europe. airport and freefall for about a mile (30+ During World War I, the military seconds), reaching speeds of up to developed parachuting technology as a 120mph. While falling through the air, take way to save aircrews from emergencies a look around and see Moab from a aboard observation balloons. (Airplane bird’s-eye view. Your instructor will pull pilots were instructed to land with their the ripcord at approximately 5,000ft. aircraft.) In World War II, the first troops Once the parachute opens, you’ll be using parachutes are credited with amazed at the peace and serenity of turning the tide of the canopy flight. Enjoy the war against Germany. amazing scenery for After the war, an another five to seven abundance of surplus minutes until you land parachutes – and former on the ground. Landing soldiers with the is in the hands of your courage to jump – instructor. resulted in the growth Accelerated freefall of parachuting as a and tandem pastime. progression training The term “skydiver,” are available for was first used in the individuals who want mid-1950s as the first to become experienced commercial skydiving skydivers. schools began to appear. Today Moab offers the perfect climate and about 350,000 people complete more landscape for skydiving. From the canopy than three million jumps a year. of a parachute you see incredible views Skydiving equipment ensures that the of Arches and Canyonlands National jumper descends at the right speed and Parks, Dead Horse Point, the Colorado and lands on the ground safely. For first-time Green Rivers, and some of the many or novice skydivers, tandem skydiving is canyons. the fastest and easiest way to experience Skydiving centers usually have a the thrill of freefall. On a tandem jump, minimum age of 18. There is no maximum the student is buckled into a harness in age limit, as former U.S. President George front of the instructor who controls the H.W. Bush proved by jumping out of a ripcord, the descent, and the landing. plane to mark his 85th birthday. All tandem skydiving starts with a Whether you are a first-time jumper, an training class. Classes are taught by a experienced skydiver, or just want to professional instructor, all of whom are come out and watch, Moab is the premier highly skilled skydivers with years of place for skydivers of all skill levels. experience and thousands of jumps To take the leap, contact Skydive Moab, under their belts. Your tandem instructor 435-259-JUMP (5867), backs you up through all phases of the www.skydivemoab.com or Skydive skydive. Canyonlands, 408-835-8865, When training is complete, you board www.goskydivemoab.com.

36 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® kids IN MOAB FAMILY- Fisher Towers Recreation Area on Utah PEDAL POWER FLOAT FRIENDLY Hwy 128 has family-friendly trails. Moab has bike trails that the entire THEIR Swanny City Park is seven acres with a family can enjoy. For kiddos who ride PARKS large playground. Adjacent to the park is BOAT Arches National Park’s their own bike, the Bar-M Loop is a Although it is called The Mighty the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center favorite family ride. Another option is the visitor center has that is open every day. An outdoor pool, Colorado, The Daily section of the river is interpretive exhibits of the paved bike path that travels north from calm and perfect for a family river trip. open May to October, has a zero-entry the intersection of US Hwy 191 and Utah natural features of the park. The depth, a lazy river and play structure with Older kids can try standup paddle hands-on exhibits really get the kids Hwy 128 to Utah Hwy 313. The bridge over boarding, or share a duckie – an inflatable slides. 435-259-8226, the Colorado River is spectacular! involved. Easy hikes in Arches include www.moabcity.org/mrac. kayak – with their younger sibling. The Park Avenue and The Windows area. The The Intrepid trails in Dead Horse Point calm waters of The Daily are the perfect State Park and the Klonzo trails are perfect big pile of sand under the Sand Dune Arch BADGE OF HONOR setting to learn. Eight is the minimum is a fun place for kids and toddlers to for kids with advanced mountain-biking age for a duckie. Contact Canyon Arches and Canyonlands National Parks skills. play as adults and older kids climb on the and Dead Horse Point State Park offer Voyages Adventure Co., 435-259-6007, sandstone nearby. Junior Ranger programs for kids 6-12. GET THEM DANGLING 800-733-6007, The Island in the Sky District of These programs educate kids on the Take your children on an adventure they www.canyonvoyages.com or Canyonlands has several family-friendly various aspects each park has to offer. will love – canyoneering. Local outfitters NAVTEC Expeditions, 435-259-7983, trails that are short in distance with Free Junior Ranger booklets are available offer trips for families with children seven 800-833-1278, www.navtec.com. amazing views. at the visitor centers. years and older. Feel like a pirate adventure, Dead Horse Point State Park has hiking The guides are not only knowledgeable swashbucklin’ down river and searchin’ paths that lead to various overlooks. BACKYARD FUN about the area, plants, and animals, they for buried treasure? Take this family Leaping lizards, insects, bats, and Moab Backyard Theater is one of the also make the kids feel comfortable on adventure with Tag-A-Long Expeditions, THE RamphibiansED RO areC Kthe BsubjectsAKE ofR RangerY AN D ConlyAF open-airE entertainment venues in the ropes. You might be amazed at how 435-259-8946, 800-453-3292, Open Dailyprograms at 7am for thatFast Fkidsriend willly Se love.rvice and Quality Food & theBev eWest.rage A throwback to the old days of much your child loves rappelling. www.tagalong.com. American entertainment, it offers magic, music, and comedy four to five nights a week. From hay bales as seats, enjoy one of the best shows Moab has to offer. It is so popular that families often come several times during their visit. Admission $5 or less. Located in the heart of • 79 Rooms including suites • Secure Bike Storage downtown Moab just one block off Main. • Guest Laundry • Fitness Center www.moabbackyardtheater.com. • Free WiFi • Minutes from Shopping TRACKS OF TIME • HD Satelite TV District & Restaurants! Just north of Moab off US Hwy 191, the • Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub Potash Road petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks are conveniently located next to the road. ...And Our Famous On-The-Run Breakfast! Kids love the Museum of Moab, especially the dinosaur section with track 74 SOUTH MAIN STREET 435.imprints,259.5941 bones, and a replica of a Utah Open Daily at 7am raptor leg that is over 4ft tall. 435-259-7985, www.moabmuseum.org. • • • Moab Giants, at the intersection of US FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE Hwy 191 and Utah Hwy 313, is a museum dedicated to dinosaur tracks. There is a and quality food & beverage cinema, interactive displays and life-size dinosaurs. 435-355-0288, www.moabgiants.com. 74 South Main St. • 435.259.5941 488 N Main St. • Moab, UT 84532 • 435-259-3030

38 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 39 LOCAL grapeshops & For years, the local UNCORKED! economy depended on Castle Creek Winery, located on the mining, especially of property of Red Cliff Lodge, has produced uranium. Fueled by the more than 40 award-winning wines. Cold War of the early Master winemakers craft Merlot, 50s, Moab’s economy Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, boomed, but in 1969 Chardonnay, and popular blends such as the demand for uranium declined and Outlaw Red, Uintah Blanc, Lily Rose White, uranium mines in the area closed, hitting Petroglyph White, and Monument Red. the economy hard. Each year Castle Creek Winery produces Utah’s Economic Development over 8,000 combined gallons of wine, sold Commission underwrote a study that exclusively in Utah. Each bottle is filled, found that the long growing season and labeled, and boxed onsite. Castle Creek fertile sandy soil were ideal for growing wines have received Double Gold, Gold, grapes. The climate in the Moab area is Silver, and Bronze Medals in international hot during summer days, but elevations wine competitions such as Tasters Guild, in most of the growing areas are over Finger Lakes, and Pacific Rim. Open seven 4,000ft with cool nights, which make the days a week, noon-7pm, for free wine dry climate of Moab optimum for growing tasting. Wine sales 10am-7pm. Gift shop. healthy grapes. Consequently, tucked Private wine tastings and tours are away in the red rock cliffs around Moab available by request. 435-259-3332, is what you would least expect to find– www.castlecreekwinery.com. award-winning wineries. Spanish Valley Vineyard and Winery is a small farm and winery nestled near the foothills of the La Sal Mountains and the Moab Rim. Owners Curt and Alesia Stripeika bring their creative touch to the winery. Featured at the winery are estate-bottled wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling with additional production of non-estate specialties Syrah, cherry wine, and apple wine. Open 12-6pm, closed Sundays and holidays. 4710 Zimmerman Lane (six miles south of Kane Creek Blvd.). 435-259-8134, www.spanishvalleyvineyards.com. WHAT’S BREWING? Moab Brewery has been around for 20 years and has established itself as an institution. If you are looking for handcrafted ales, the brewery boasts award-winning quality ales and lagers. With unique names like Rocket Bike Lager, Derailleur Ale, Squeaky Bike Nut Brown, and Black Raven Oatmeal Stout, you can be certain to find something for everyone. 686 S. Main St. Open daily at 11:30am. 435-259-6333, www.themoabbrewery.com.

40 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® ROAD cycling Put a new out-and-back ride that meanders along the favorite direction is south toward Ken’s A CUSTOM spin on your Colorado River. This scenic ride offers Lake. This tour has it all – beautiful red FRAME Moab vacation many opportunities to enjoy sights such rock canyon scenery and stunning alpine Are you looking for a by bringing or as Native American petroglyphs, dinosaur vistas of the La Sals, the second highest bike that fits only you? renting a tracks, and rock climbers on Wall Street. A mountain range in Utah. Head south on Moab is home to Blaze skinny tire gorgeous ride 33.4 miles round trip. Expect US Hwy 191 for a gradual climb up the Bicycles, owned and bike. The a slight headwind on your return. Moab Valley. At mile 8.2, take the left turn operated by Pierre variety of Arches National Park is an out-and-back for Ken’s Lake and follow the signs for Chastain, the only terrain and ride. Total mileage from town is 45 miles. the La Sal Mountain Loop road where professional frame the stunning The 18 miles of riding in Arches is mostly you’ll start a long and demanding climb. builder in Moab. This local company views make rolling terrain. It’s a steady workout in After cruising along the top, you’ll specializes in custom frames created for road riding in Moab ideal. As with any both directions. Explore The Windows and descend into Castle Valley past its famous individuals based on their body size and activity in the outdoors, be prepared for Delicate Arch Road for more mileage. Water rock pinnacles and then drop down to the bike preferences. He builds both road and quickly changing weather conditions— is available at Devils Garden campground. Colorado River. Take a left on Utah Hwy 128 mountain bikes and does restoration and rain deluges move in fast and with a fury. This park is very popular and has lots of as it winds its way back to Moab. Ride paint work on vintage frames. Several Carry a pump and extra tube, and have traffic. There is very little shoulder; it is single file along the river as the road is one-of-a-kind Blaze Bicycles are on sufficient water and snacks as there are recommended that you ride this in the narrow with a fair amount of traffic. You display at Moab Classic Bike. Get your no services at 90% of the rides listed spring or fall and only if you’re experienced can also hop on the Colorado Riverway personalized custom frame started at below. Always ride single file. Respect the at hugging the white line. Non-Motorized Path for the last few miles. Blaze Bicycles, 435-315-0002, other users with whom you’re sharing The ride in Island in the Sky in If you don’t want to tackle the entire www.blazebicycles.com or Moab the road! Canyonlands begins at the Junction of US ride, ride south past Ken’s Lake for a few Classic Bike, 435-315-0002, Hwy 191 and Utah Hwy 313 and is 70 miles miles. This section is great for training FAVORITE RIDES www.moabclassicbike.com. Please see page 44 for profiles. round trip to Grand View Point of and you can turn around at any point. Note: When riding in national or state Canyonlands. Begin with a gradual climb parks, you must pay the entrance fee or and a nice set of switchbacks, then it is have a park pass. mostly flat and rolling. If headed to Grand Lion’s Club Park, at the junction of US View Point in Canyonlands, ride past the Hwy 191 and Utah Hwy 128, is a beautiful entrance gate across the open vistas new park and a handy place to begin before the road narrows and the shoulder many rides. There are many parking spots lessens If you don’t want to bite off the on both sides of Utah Hwy 128, new full 70-mile ride, drive to the visitor center restrooms and a picnic area. in Canyonlands and pedal to the overlook Colorado Riverway Non-Motorized Path and back, 25 miles round trip. The ride to A paved path follows the Colorado River on Upheaval Dome is an additional ten miles Utah Hwy 128 almost to the parking area and well worth it. Water and snacks of Porcupine Trail. Please ride the trail available at the visitor center. rather than the road. From the bridge, the The ride to the visitor center in Dead trail follows the river and is 1.4 miles to Horse Point State Park is 50 miles one Goose Island campground. The path goes way from the intersection of US Hwy 191 through the campground and continues and Utah Hwy 313. It is the same ride as another .6 miles. to Island in the Sky, but turn off 22 miles Moab Canyon Pathway provides access into the ride. Little climbing but often to nearby Arches, Canyonlands, and Dead windy. Entrance fee required, national Horse State Park. The path begins in park passes not accepted. Small shop town at 500 West (Denny’s), heads north sells smoothies, sandwiches, etc. and crosses under Utah Hwy 128. Be For the ambitious and fit rider, theLa prepared for gradually steeper climbs Sal Mountain Loop is a 62-mile ride that past Arches. The path crosses under US is challenging and remote, so depart Hwy 191 to the beginning of Utah Hwy 313. early. The road is narrow with classic Potash Road, Scenic Byway 279, is a flat switchbacks, making it an epic ride. The

42 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 43 ROAD RIDE PROFILES All profiles start from the Moab Information Center (MIC). Arches This is a general guide. Your cyclometer may give you slightly different mileage. 8,380 Elevation in feet

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44 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® photography The grandeur and beauty interesting results. For example, focus on of the Moab area simply a single wildflower and use a large begs to be photographed. aperture; the crisp flower will “pop” Each year millions of against a blurry background. pictures are taken but only WEATHER THE STORM a few convey the depth of Some of the best landscape emotion that we feel photographs are taken as a storm when viewing these approaches or breaks up. Ominous clouds scenes. A few simple changes in how we in the sky add interest, and potholes in ANYWHERE. take photos can move us closer to sandstone filled with rainwater catch revealing the wonder of this amazing ephemeral reflections. Be safe, though; ON ANY DEVICE. region. don’t enter slot canyons when LIGHT IT thunderstorms are imminent, and return THE ULTIMATE GUIDES TO PHOTOGRAPHING The main difference between an average to your car when lightning is present. THE NATIONAL PARKS AND BEYOND. photograph and one that shows emotion July and August bring monsoon storms is light quality. When the sun is low in that produce dramatic afternoon skies. In the sky it is warm and gentle. During the winter you may find yourself in an EFOTOGUIDE.COM rest of the day the light gives inversion, either surrounded by fog or photographs a harsh cold feeling. By looking down on a sea of clouds filling simply taking most of your photographs canyons below. near sunrise or sunset you will instantly STAY STEADY see a difference in the quality. Don’t The single most important piece of gear photograph into the sun, instead is the tripod. Without it, you can’t expect photograph what the sun is illuminating. sharp photos in low light at sunrise and KEEP IT SIMPLE sunset. Even a small inexpensive tripod Great photographs generally have just like the Gorillapod will hold your camera one main subject, which fills most of the steadier than you can. picture. Before you take a shot, identify POINT AND SHOOT the one thing that you would like as the This is the most photographed era of all main subject. Then zoom in on it so that time. The simplicity of a point-and-shoot it fills most of the frame. Your subject or a phone camera allows you to could be an arch, or a particular view. By concentrate on being creative without choosing the object that will fill most of having to worry about technical issues. the photo, you help your viewer know Just point, click and smile! If you’re using what they should be looking at. Mix it up a phone camera, you can simply touch by getting down low or seek a higher the screen to select the area where you vantage point (carefully). want the exposure. This can greatly FIND YOUR FOCUS increase the quality of your photo. Colorful flowers, gnarled juniper trees, Rather than the perfect selfie, take in and striated sandstone make wonderful the view with friends and family subjects that nicely complement your members. Sometimes, memories are grand landscape photographs. better than photos. Experiment with depth of field, which is For workshops or prints, contact Bret the term used to describe how much of Edge Photography 602-571-4170, the scene is in focus. Usually, you will www.bretedge.com. want the entire scene to be in sharp Tom Till and Dan Norris offer custom focus. But, occasionally, using a large photo tours for any photographic interest EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE Join professional nature and adventure photographer Bret Edge on an exciting private or aperture (f/4 or f/5.6) to throw the or Moab area location. 435-259-5327, group landscape photography workshop in Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, background out of focus can create www.tomtill.com. Dead Horse Point State Park and other stunning locations around Moab, Utah. moabphotoworkshops.com 46 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® Utah Shower Facilities & RV Dump Stations LIQUOR LAWS Canyonlands Kane Springs Moab Rim RV Poison Spider The sale and service of In restaurants with full-service liquor Campground Campground Campark Bike Shop alcoholic beverages is licenses, liquor, wine, flavored malt 555 S. Main St. 1705 Kane Creek 1900 S. US Hwy 191 497 N. Main St. regulated by the State of beverages, and heavy beer (over 3.2%) 435-259-6848 Blvd. 435-259-5002 435-259-7882 Showers: $5 Utah. Utah’s liquor laws may be served 11:30am-midnight. 3.2% Showers: $6 435-259-8844 Showers: Dump: $10 are based on the general beer is available 11:30am-1am. You must be Dump/Water: $5 Showers: $5 $5/5 min. philosophy of making alcoholic beverages dining in a restaurant to be served an Moab Valley RV available in a manner that reasonably alcoholic beverage. You can’t order a Dowd Flats Moab Cyclery Slickrock 1773 N Hwy 191 satisfies the public demand. However, the martini or a glass of wine before you 2701 S. US Hwy 191 391 S. Main St. Campground 435-259-5909 435-259-7423 435-259-4469 1301 N. US Hwy 191 state does not promote or encourage the order food and you can’t get a double Showers: $6 sale or use of alcohol. shot. Limited restaurant licenses may not Showers: $3 Showers: $5 435-259-7660 A person must be at least 21 years of sell flavored malt beverages or distilled $.25 for each Showers: $4 5 min. Moab Maverick OK RV Park Dump/Water $3 age, with a valid ID, to purchase and spirits. 3310 Spanish consume alcohol in Utah. Full liquor Utah law requires the use of a metered #341 each/ $5 both Lazy Lizard Hostel 985 S. US Hwy 191 Valley service is available in licensed dispensing system calibrated to dispense 435-259-1400 restaurants, banquet and catering no more than 1.5 ounces of primary liquor 1213 S. US Hwy 191 435-259-0775 Spanish Trail 435-259-6057 Dump Station: Free Showers: $5 RV Park facilities, reception centers, airport in a mixed drink. Secondary alcoholic Dump/Water: $5 lounges, and clubs. Patrons may order flavorings may be added to a mixed drink Showers: $3 2980 S. US Hwy 191 Moab Recreation 435-259-2411 liquor by the drink, wine by the glass or not to exceed a total of 2.5 ounces of Pack Creek bottle, and beer in bottles, cans, and on spirituous liquor. Farm & City and Aquatic Center Showers: $5 850 S. Main St. 374 Park Ave. Campground draft. Packaged liquor, wine, and heavy The Moab state-owned liquor store is 1520 Murphy Lane beer (over 3.2% alcohol by volume) are located at 55 West 200 South. Open every 435-259-0169 435-259-8226 All prices subject to Dump/Fill: $5 Showers: $4 435-259-2982 change. available in state liquor stores and day except Sunday and holidays. Open Showers: $4 package agencies. 11am-7pm during high season. Dump Station: Free

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48 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 49 camping Up with the Contact the BLM for more details. the extensive trail system accessed from to extreme astonishing 435-259-2100 (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm), the trailhead at the campground. Signs flooding and is light at www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/ offer information about the area. No also a bighorn sunrise, recreation/campgrounds.html. powerboats are allowed on Warner Lake. sheep habitat, retiring after the Horsethief Campground is located on This site is about a 1.5-hour drive from has no sites. pastel-colored blaze at sunset, sneaking Utah Hwy 313, 12 miles from the junction Arches. $10/night per site. Reserve at The small area between the entrance to a late-night peek at a star-blanketed sky. with US Hwy 191. Located before Dead 877-444-6777 or http://1.usa.gov/Qzamnp. Arches National Park and US Hwy 191 has This is the joy of Moab camping— Horse Point State Park and Island in the no sites. No camping is allowed in the Mill experiencing the beauty of the region’s Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. NATIONAL PARKS / Creek area immediately east of Moab or extraordinary natural diversity. The Moab Pit toilets. Campsites are available on a RECREATION AREA on the west side of Spanish Valley. No area has more than 1,600 campsites, first-come, first-served basis. $15/site, 56 For other camping areas, see Arches camping is allowed within one mile of ranging from rustic to full amenities, sites including many that accommodate (pages 10-11), Canyonlands (pages 14-15), developed recreation sites in Canyon some public, others private. Campers large RVs. Nearby Parks and Monuments (pages 16-17), Rims Recreation Area. need to supply their own water and Dead Horse Point (page 18), and Canyon BLM CAMPING ALONG Rims Recreation Area (pages 20-21). CHANGES IN SURROUNDINGS firewood. (Bundles for sale in Moab at Over the years, thick, woody invasive convenience or grocery stores.) THE COLORADO RIVER Note: See page 49 for information on Hittle Bottom Campground is located shower facilities. plants have spread along the banks of SAND FLATS 23 miles from the junction of US Hwy 191 the Colorado River. Various risks have Sand Flats Recreation Area, perched on SORRY, NO CAMPING HERE resulted in the removal of the invasive and Utah Hwy 128. The campground There are several areas where no a mesa above Moab, is perhaps the best accommodates large RVs and tents. The tamarisk and other noxious weeds. Some known and is home to the famed Slickrock campsites are designated and camping is campsites have less greenery and trees Hittle Bottom boat ramp is the starting not allowed. The Shafer Basin is an Bike Trail. Sand Flats is managed through a point for the Colorado River “Daily.” A but still offer views of spectacular red unique partnership between Grand County important bighorn sheep habitat and has rock cliffs. historic homestead is located at the no sites. Long Canyon, which is subject and the Bureau of Land Management. It campground. Campsites are available on has 120 campsites, open year round, a first-come, first-served basis. $15/site. offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Big Bend Campground is located 7.4 $15/vehicle, $5 trailer fee. Five people per miles from US Hwy 191 on Utah Hwy 128. It car, two vehicles maximum per site. accommodates large RVs, trailers, and Open Every Day 7a.m. to 9p.m.(summer) Camping is limited to designated sites tents. Many of the sites are next to the spread over nine campgrounds. Lettered Colorado River and all are surrounded by 90 North Main St. Moab | (435)259-2725 campgrounds A through H and Juniper imposing cliffs. Big Bend has a sandy have picnic tables, metal fire rings, and beach, a river walkway, and features nearby vault toilets. Campers need to disabled-accessible facilities. Campsites FREE WIFI supply their own water and firewood. are available on a first-come, first-served Checkout time is 11am. basis. $15/site. What makes our coffee so special? BLM CAMPING Goose Island Campground is located 1.4 The BLM Moab Field Office maintains 26 miles from US Hwy 191 on Utah Hwy 128. • quality organic beans campgrounds in the vicinity, all on a RV and tent camping are available first-come, first-served basis, limited to 14 including three walk-in tent-only sites. • roasted daily on site The campground is popular because it is days within a 30-day period. They include • 14 years of roasting experience Sand Flats, Kane Creek, Ken’s Lake, and close to town and offers spectacular those listed below. Campgrounds have views of the Colorado River. 19 campsites • each espresso shot poured by a trained picnic tables, vault toilets, gravel roads, available on a first-come, first-served barista, the old-fashioned way and trash receptacles. Camping areas basis. $15/site. (not by an automated machine) have open-air vault toilets and metal fire NATIONAL FOREST rings. Dumpsters are available for For an alpine camping experience, campers’ use. RV sites have no hookups. Warner Lake Campground sits in the La Try our Gelato � Smoothies Italian Sodas Fine Teas Pastries Snacks Campers need to supply their own water Sal Mountains at 9,200ft with 20 www.moabcoffeeroasters.com and firewood. Camping is restricted to campsites. Favorite activities are fishing campgrounds and designated sites. for rainbow trout in the lake and hiking on

50 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 51 HIKING TRAIL MARKERS abruptly because a flash flood has DRINK WATER Portal Overlook Hiking in the desert is destroyed it and created a huge ravine. Take water, at least a gallon a day per Trail The vastly different from A FEW TIPS person. Yes, a gallon. The air is so dry it trailhead is at hiking anywhere else; Do not hike or climb alone. Most will dehydrate you. A pack with a built-in the JayCee Park often the trail is nearly impossible to fatalities happen to those going solo. hydration bladder is best so you can sip Recreation Site find. This is where cairns guide you. Many trails are game trails, not created frequently. on Utah Scenic Byway 279, 4.2 A cairn – Gaelic for rock mound – is just by humans; thus, if you watch for cairns STAY ALERT that. Some cairns might be three rocks you can’t go wrong. miles west of the Utah Hwy 279/US while others have hundreds, but all mark Stay away from cliffs and be mindful of TO THE WEATHER Hwy 191 junction. The hike is two miles to the trail. Follow the cairns and you are on Rainstorms move in incredibly quickly in Portal Overlook. After registering, follow your footing and handholds. the desert and could ruin your day if the trail. Since the desert is fairly Springtime brings out the rattlesnakes the slope contour to several switchbacks. monochromatic, the cairns are often hard you’re in the wrong spot. Be certain to Then follow the cairned route as it so stay alert and give them their space get the weather forecast, especially if to spot so keep your eyes wide open. by walking far around them. ascends sandstone ramps to the overlook. Also, stay on designated trails! The you’re planning on hiking a slot canyon. Take in the panoramic view of the La Sal cryptobiotic soil is very fragile and takes BE SHARP Don’t attempt one if rain threatens. Flash Mountains and the Colorado River. Be decades to establish. One footstep will Choose your hike, not only according to floods happen in a heartbeat and are cautious around the overlook as there are damage it for years. your fitness level, but also your level of dangerous. Always climb to the highest no safety fences. Put your dog on a leash! Some Moab-area hikes are gentle and comfort. You will have more fun if you’re ground possible. Slickrock Bike Trail If you’re not a moderate and follow well established within your limits. Many desert hikes GOOD TRAIL ADVICE mountain biker but you want to know what paths, while others can be strenuous and require scrambling skills and won’t be Carry a daypack to hold food (sport bars, all the talk is about, hike the practice loop navigation skills are required because fun if you have a fear of heights. Hiking fruit, and nuts are great), water, and of this famous trail. Maps are available at there is no established trail. Often you maps are available at the Moab Visitor extra clothing such as rain gear. Know the trailhead and the trail is clearly marked. can be on a well used trail that ends Center or fee stations of the state and the time of the sunrise and sunset. Carry Be aware of other users. national parks. and drink plenty of water! MAKE IT KNOWN A FEW HIKING OPTIONS Always tell someone where you are Negro Bill Canyon/Morning Glory Trail going and when you plan to return. When A very popular, family-friendly trail that you do get back, let them know. This area winds through a canyon to Morning Glory has the highest rate of search-and-rescue Bridge, a stunning, natural rock span of operations in Utah and the cost of a 243ft. The trailhead is on Utah Hwy 128, rescue is the responsibility of the three miles east of the junction with US Fine Mexican rescued party. Hwy 191. A moderate trail follows a stream DRESS CODE through an oasis of cottonwood and Cuisine The proper clothing is incredibly willow trees and towering sandstone important; there is never bad weather, cliffs. Do not touch the poison ivy that Reestablished in 2015 just the wrong clothing! grows under the bridge! Poison ivy has Sturdy shoes with good traction are shiny leaves with serrated edges in essential – river shoes if your hike clusters of three. Seasonal requires water crossings, or beefy Hunter Canyon Trail The trailhead is on running shoes or hiking boots. The Kane Creek Canyon Road, 7.5 miles west of Daily Specials temperatures can reach above 100º during its intersection with US Hwy 191 (the the summer months; thus, wear clothing canyon is on the left, one mile beyond the Open All Year! that wicks moisture away from your skin. switchbacks). From the parking area at If it’s a bit chilly, this material will also the mouth of the canyon, follow the keep you warmer. Cotton is not a good hiker-established path about two miles up 11:30am - close | 574 N. Main St. choice as it retains moisture. Depending the canyon until the route gets blocked by on the time of year, a rain jacket is a brush. This is a four-mile, out-and-back, 435.355.0529 good idea. A brimmed hat and extra hiking-only trail which follows a stream State Liquor Licensee sunscreen are essential. that is shaded by cottonwood trees during the spring months. 52 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 53 ACTIVITY CHART

Information is subject to change. Guided Trips Sales / Service / Tours Rentals 4x4 / Dirt Bike / Paddle Board Boat Rentals Camping / Hiking Climbing Gear Gear Fishing / Hunting Rentals Bike Mountain Rentals Road Bike Scheduled Daily Shuttle P/U Shuttle Companies Coyote Shuttle 435-260-2097 Porcupine Shuttle 435-260-0896 Climbing Guides Desert Highlights 435-259-4433 Moab Cliffs and Canyons 435-259-3317 Guided Trips Bret Edge Photography 435-259-5855 Canyon Voyages Adventure Co. 435-259-6007 Canyonlands By Night & Day 435-259-5261 Moab Adventure Center 435-259-7019 Moab Jett 435-259-5538 NAVTEC Expeditions 435-259-7983 Raven’s Rim Zip Line Adventure 435-260-0973 Zip Line Red Cliffs Lodge 435-259-2002 Horseback/Mtn Bike Sheri Griffith River Expeditions 435-259-8229 Skydive Canyonlands 408-835-8865 Skydiving Skydive Moab 435-259-5867 Skydiving Tag-A-Long Expeditions 435-259-8946 Bike Shops/Sporting Goods Chile Pepper Bike Shop 435-259-4688 GearHeads 435-259-4327 Moab Classic Bike 435-315-0002 Moab Gear Trader 435-355-0333 Rim Cyclery 435-259-5333 Walker Drug 435-259-5959 4x4/Dirt Bike Rentals Barlow Adventures 435-259-3195 High Point Hummer & ATV 435-259-2972 Museums Moab Giants 435-355-0288 Dinosaur Park and Museum Museum of Moab 435-259-7985 Museum

54 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® ROCKclimbing canyoneering “Climbing!” “Climb On!” is a very coarse and climbing shoes stick Imagine hiking through sheer sandstone wading streams, and call-and-repeat often heard much better to the rock. Sandstone is walls as they twist through canyons so swimming in pools. in Moab. Safe climbers from smoother and softer; thus, there isn’t as narrow you must turn sideways to Wear shoes with around the globe repeat much traction, which makes Moab squeeze through. Suddenly, the canyon strong traction that this safety phrase as they climbing unique from climbing in other floor falls away, revealing a 100ft drop. are designed to get go “on belay” in Moab and the surround- parts of the globe. You rappel down a wall and find out wet and dry quickly. ing area. From easy slabs and moderate crack what’s below—rock amphitheaters, cool Trips are offered to Rock climbing evolved out of necessity climbs to stone pillars hundreds of feet in spring-fed streams, natural stone canyons in the surrounding area, most in Eastern Europe where there were no the air, nothing compares to the bridges, and secluded arches. just 15 minutes to a half hour from Moab. roads over the precipitous peaks. Closer outstanding Moab rock. Famous land- This is canyoneering, one of the only Half-day and full-day trips range from to Moab, anthropologists have deter- marks such as Fisher Towers and ways to explore the beautifully sculpted easy to moderate. Grab your friends and mined that, given where the Southwest- Castleton Tower are widely considered walls of the many deep, narrow slot your sense of adventure and go dangle ern Anasazi Indians built their cliff must-do classic climbs for accomplished canyons formed by rainwater, snowmelt, from a rope. dwellings in the 14th century, they too climbers. and wind. To experience these adventures, contact had strong climbing skills. Canyoneering is a mix of hiking, Desert Highlights 435-259-4433, The spires that loom over the desert scrambling, climbing, and rappelling, and 800-747-1342, www.deserthighlights.com floor like sentinels offer world-class because of the unique challenges, is not or High Point Hummer and ATV Tours climbing in an area that is unparalleled in a sport to enter into casually. Hire an 435-259-2972, 877-486-6833, natural beauty. Unlike the hard granite experienced guide who will teach you the www.highpointhummer.com or Moab faces that most rock climbers encounter climbing and scrambling skills needed to Cliffs and Canyons 435-259-3317, in other parts of the country, the explore the technical canyons. 877-641-5271, www.cliffsandcanyons.com sandstone formations in the desert Be prepared to get dirty scrambling down or NAVTEC Expeditions 435-259-7983, present a unique challenge. Granite is petrified dunes, climbing rock walls, 800-833-1278, www.navtec.com.

BOULDERING This is similar to climbing in that it also requires concentration, problem solving, and upper body and leg strength; however, the climber is not roped. The “problems” (cracks in the rock) are lower to the ground so participants spot each other and use thick crash pads below the climber in case someone falls. A great area for this is on Utah Hwy 128, seven miles east of Moab. NOT A SOLO SPORT Unless you plan on free climbing, climbing alone is virtually impossible. If you are new to it, hiring a guide is the way to go, especially since they can provide the essential equipment you will need: ropes, a harness, climbing shoes, a helmet, and carabiners. Guides are familiar with knot tying and the best routes, which is critical. Guides will also make your climb much more pleasant. To go on belay, contact Moab Cliffs and Canyons, 435-259-3317, 877-641-5271, www.cliffsandcanyons.com.

56 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 57 riverSPORTS Incomparable Desolation Canyons with uninhabited helmets and first-aid kits, and some also turns and desert scenery acres of desert and dramatic rock supply waterproof bags for storing rapids passes by as you formations. equipment, watertight boxes for cameras, including float one of Looking for serenity? Then enjoy a food, and nonalcoholic beverages. Check Big Bend America’s most calm-water float above the confluence of with the outfitter for specific information and Salt majestic rivers. the Colorado and Green Rivers. Different since requirements vary by trip and Creek. This Sounds idyllic, sections of the river are appropriate for season. is a splashy doesn’t it? different skill levels. Opt for a canoe, an Finally, be a team player. Once you are ride; splash jackets Whether it’s a lazy-day float or rip- inflatable kayak called a duckie, a sea suited up and ready to go, remember that are provided and smiles are guaranteed. roaring rapids, there’s a river run down kayak, a standup paddle board, a you are part of a team. As such, follow 435-259-5538, www.moabjett.com. the iconic Colorado River just for you. whitewater kayak, or any variety of sport your guide’s commands and you will run Explore the calm waters of the Colorado Moab is the only major city in Utah on boats to explore the waterways of the the river like a well oiled machine. River on a guided, educational the banks of the Colorado, and it area. On river trips, there is always POWERBOAT TOURS Canyonlands Wilderness Cruise in a specializes in river play. something new around the bend. Canyonlands By Night & Day offers a large stable jet boat. A stop for a short jet boat tour up and down the Colorado hike to see petrified wood is very FROM FLAT WATER impressive. Half-day cruises available. TO RAPIDS River. Reservations. 435-259-5261, 800-394-9978, Hey mate, are you a pirate? Take the The adventure of whitewater and the kids on a real treasure hunt. This is a fun, rare beauty of the canyons make a trip on www.canyonlandsbynight.com. Moab Jett offers an Adventure Jet Boat family adventure. the Colorado spectacular for its Tag-A-Long Expeditions, excitement and beauty. Looking for Tour. If action and adventure is your game, this boat will get your adrenaline 435-259-8946, 800-453-3292, thrills? Embark on a wilderness trip that www.tagalong.com. begins calmly then spills into a flowing with the “Hamilton Spin,” sliding whitewater trip through Cataract and BE PREPARED continued on page 60 Be aware that even when the water looks calm, there is a strong undertow in the Colorado River. Always wear a personal floatation device and be alert, even when swimming! You will get wet so wear lightweight synthetic fibers that have a wide temperature range and dry quickly. Wear footwear that will stay on such as Chacos or Tevas, sandals that are • Daily Trips designed for the river. Tennis shoes will $10 • Mild to Wild Tours do too but avoid flip flops which are sure OFF • One-Day & Multi-Day Trips to be lost in the current. Mention this ad Wear a snug-fitting hat with a wide brim; sunglasses with a strap; water- proof, sweat-proof, SPF 30 sunscreen; and SPF lip balm. Leave rings and other jewelry behind to avoid blisters or loss. Keep your car keys, wallet, and other valuables in a zippered pocket. Add a bandana, swimsuit, and waterproof camera. Remember that everything must 800-332-2439 be attached to you or the raft should you Est. 1971 fall out or the boat turn over. Outfitters are required to provide safety www.GriffithExp.com equipment such as flotation devices,

58 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 59 riverSPORTS continued RIVER to haunt these canyons. This is a multi-day float trip known for great RAFTING scenery. Too extensive to be rafted in a OPTIONS single day, most of the run is flat-water The Daily on the floating. Two rapids are Class III while all Colorado River east of others are Class II or less. In 85 miles you Moab is an excellent float through 66 rapids, making this a rafting trip for good family trip. first-timers and Please note that the above trips, except families. A 13-mile stretch follows Utah The Daily, require permits which are Hwy 128 as it winds along the Colorado obtained from the BLM offices in the River east of Arches National Park. The corresponding district. river is a great float past iconic Fisher Towers and Castle Valley. It has been the OPTIONS setting for numerous western movies TO FLOAT YOUR BOAT and many television commercials. Trips These are just highlights. Please check are half or full day. with each company for all of their trip Labyrinth/Stillwater Canyon is calm options. water perfect for canoeing, sea kayaking, Canyon Voyages Adventure Co. offers standup paddle boarding or a leisurely guided, calm-water kayak rafting trips float in a raft. Experience beautiful past the much photographed Fisher wilderness canyons without the rapids. Towers, or a splashy trip down Stillwater Canyon can be self-navigated or Westwater Canyon. 435-259-6007, experienced with the help of a professional 800-733-6007, www.canyonvoyages.com. guide. This is a multi-day trip. Moab Adventure Center’s choices are Westwater Canyon, named “The West’s half- or full-day rafting on the Colorado, u Raft, Kayak and Stand-Up Paddle Tours Best Short Whitewater Trip” by National two- or four-day raft/camp adventures in u Boat & Camping Equipment Rentals Geographic, is a 17-mile river stretch that Cataract Canyon, multi-day trips down contains eleven Class III to IV rapids, plus Desolation/Grays Canyons or standup u Outdoor Gear & Clothing Store numerous less challenging rapids. paddle board tours on mellow water. Westwater begins near the Colorado-Utah 435-259-7019, 211 N. Main border and runs through deep canyons www.moabadventurecenter.com. surrounded by towering walls of black, NAVTEC Expeditions will take you on a 435-259-6007 gold, and red. It can be a one- to multi-day Cataract Canyon trip or on a Present this ad when three-day trip. fun float on The Daily section of the booking any kayak www.canyonvoyages.com Cataract Canyon is at the top of all river Colorado. 435-259-7983, 800-833-1278, or SUP tour and runners’ lists and is considered to be www.navtec.com. among the best whitewater rafting in the Sheri Griffith River Expeditions offers Save $5.00 country. The most intense whitewater is a variety of trips on the Colorado, Green per person along an 18-mile stretch containing 26 and Yampa Rivers for solo travelers and substantial rapids, which range in class family trips. 435-259-8229, from III to IV+. The rest of the rafting trip www.griffithexp.com. is generally much calmer, noted for the Tag-A-Long Expeditions rafts the spectacular scenery of Canyonlands Colorado, the Green and the San Juan National Park. A Cataract Canyon tour can Rivers, ranging from serene and forgiving take one day or three to five days, rapids to adrenaline charges through covering 112 miles down the Colorado whitewater. Kayaking is available. River from Moab to Lake Powell. 435-259-8946, 800-453-3292, The Green River offers Desolation/Grays www.tagalong.com. Canyons which is old cowboy country. Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch used continued on page 63 60 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE®

CV-15-GuestGuide-1.indd 1 12/2/15 11:14 AM Colorado River Map river SPORTS continued LOWER PORTION WHAT’S SUP? A RIDE This is a surface water sport in which BACK HOME you use a paddle to move through the If you float down the Colorado past water while kneeling or standing on a Moab, the best way to take-out is by a jet board that resembles a surf board. The boat shuttle back to town, unless you paddle board is an enlarged surfboard have your own motor or a lot of time to that’s big enough to allow you to stay paddle upstream! For reservations, completely out of the water. contact Tag-A-Long Expeditions, For a fun standup day, contact Canyon 435-259-8946, www.tagalong.com. Voyages Adventure Co., 435-259-6007, 800-733-6007, www.canyonvoyages.com, LUNCH BY THE RIVER Moab Adventure Center 435-259-7019, Picnic facilities are available along Upper www.moabadventurecenter.com, or Colorado River Scenic Byway (Utah Hwy 128) at Lion’s Park, Big Bend Recreation Oak Grove Moab Gear Trader 435-355-0333. Campground Site, and Hittle Bottom. No permits or fees Hal Canyon SHUTTLE SERVICE are required for day use at these sites. Campground If you have your own boat, kayak, or duckie and need a lift to the put-in of PEDDLE, NOT PADDLE your choice, contact Canyon Voyages The entire family can enjoy a spin along Adventure Co., 435-259-6007, 800-733- one of the most beautiful bike paths in 6007, www.canyonvoyages.com or Utah. The paved path follows the Coyote Shuttle, 435-260-2097, Colorado River for about two miles from www.coyoteshuttle.com. the pedestrian bridge at the intersection of US Hwy 191 and Utah Hwy 128. Jackass Canyon

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72 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 73 mountain BIKING Thanks to the many new by biking the paved path up Moab Canyon The Magnificent 7 (page 67) in the casual intermediate trails that have been added, and riding Sidewinder Singletrack Trail in Gemini Bridges area boasts 44 miles of to expert, and riding in Moab offers combination with the paved path. trails that are dedicated solely to exertion level from something for every skill The Klondike Bluffs area has over 53 mountain biking. You can test your skills low to extreme. level. Thanks to the Grand miles of trails. Intermediate and more immediately by riding Getaway to the Bull Close to ten miles of County Trail Mix Crew, there are many new advanced riders should try Baby Steps, Run trailhead and then link to Great trails are in the beginner and expert-level trails. EKG, Mega Steps, Nome, Homer, Alaska, Escape and Arth’s Corner. Horsethief When riding around Moab, it’s easy to Little Salty, and Klondike trails. Beginners Trails at Navajo Rocks have been added complex, which is know where you are because of the and lower-level intermediate riders will (page 67) and are a combo of slick rock located excellent signage. Still, be safe and carry enjoy the moonscapes of Agate, Jasper, and sand, fun descents and decent approximately nine a map. Each riding area has its own map, and Jurassic trails, and everyone loves climbs perfect for the intermediate to miles from the created by Moab the Dino-Flow Trail. upper intermediate rider. The trails are on junction of US Hwy 191 and Utah Hwy 313 Trails Alliance (MTA) Drive 17.5 miles both sides of the highway and are 18 on the east side. and Trail Mix, which north on US Hwy combined miles of fun. Located on Utah For a challenging ride with stunning are available at local 191 to the Klondike Hwy 313, the parking area on the right is scenery, take on the epic ride known as bike shops for Bluffs Road turnoff around six miles from the intersection The Whole Enchilada, which includes around $2. The at mile post 142. with US Hwy 191. Porcupine Rim Trail (page 68). This is a money helps Park here or drive The new cool Horsethief Trails across long grueling ride for experts and will maintain trails and three miles on the the road from Horsethief campground are take four to eight hours or more to build new additions. Klondike Bluffs dirt great fun for the solid intermediate rider. complete. The trail starts at 11,000ft. Bring Large maps are also road to the The bonus is that they interconnect with a jacket, lots of water and food, and posted on kiosks at trailhead. Access to the Mag 7 and Navajo Rocks trails. If you plenty of energy. the parking area of the North Klondike add in these trails, the ride can go from continued on page 76 each riding region. trailhead is at mile For information on post 148.5. all the trails in the The Klonzo area area, visit has 20 miles of www.discovermoab.com/biking. The easy and intermediate trails located off site is updated as new trails are added. US Hwy 191 on Willow Springs Road, Keep in mind that you are sharing trails approximately a half mile beyond the with livestock; many of the trails are on Sovereign Trail parking lot. This area land that is leased from the BLM by boasts 20 miles of flowing trails with Scratchin’ ranchers. Always close gates behind you twists and turns and is really great to if they were closed when you arrived, and ride. respect the privilege to pedal on. The trails feature different levels, are RIDING OPTIONS well marked, and the scenery is amazing. it out daily The MOAB Brands/Bar M trail system is The Zephyr singletrack trail connects you a great area that offers 31 miles of to the MOAB Brands trails in four miles, 6:30 to 1:00pm everyday mountain biking on 17 trails. There is using various roads. definitely something for everyone in your The original Gemini Bridges Trail has group. All the trails are interesting to ride. been a favorite of riders for years. A (See map on pages 70-71.) Beginners shuttle is required but well worth it for the should start with Rusty Spur Trail and Bar long descent. Starting from Utah Hwy 313, 139 North Main Street M Loop. More advanced riders will want it is nearly all downhill to US Hwy 191, to ride North 40, Bar-B, or Deadman’s except for the climb out of Little Canyon. Ridge. Our favorite is Circle O. It’s a great You will pass Gemini Bridges, two large 435-259-MUFF way to learn to ride on a slickrock trail. alcove-type arches standing side by side, Access the Brands by driving eight miles and have stunning views of the www.lovemuffincafe.com north on US Hwy 191 to the Bar-M Trails surrounding area. This road is also a exit. You may also access MOAB Brands popular four-wheeling road so use caution.

74 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 75 mountainBIKINGcontinued The Amasa Back Monitor and Merrimac Trail is the best area is challeng- slickrock playground (stay on the rock!) in ing and great for Moab for novice mountain bikers, less experienced intimidating than Bartlett Wash or mountain bikers. Slickrock Bike Trail. This is a great ride to The expert-level hone your skills and confidence while Captain Ahab riding on rock; however, you will have to Trail goes ride through the wash and sand to earn behind Whale the slickrock! The buttes on this trail are Rock and has become an extremely named for the Civil War ironclad warships. popular route. A climbing route to the top This trail is a nice 7.5-mile lollipop on dirt of Ahab called Hymasa, which is a bit road and slickrock. To get to the trailhead, easier than Amasa, traverses the benches drive north 16 miles on US Hwy 191 from that are above Amasa Back Road. These Moab and take a left on Mill Canyon Road. real. good. pizza. new trails complement the existing Park at the trailhead on your right. Ride water erosion. Breaking through it starts Jackson, Rockstacker, and Pothole Arch half a mile and take a left where indicated. an irreversible erosional scar and puts trails to make this a great area for Stay left at the first intersection and take more dust into the atmosphere. we deliver! expert-level riders. the first sandy right. When riding on a vehicle road, bicycles Slickrock Bike Trail is Moab’s most TRAIL ETIQUETTE are legally classified as vehicles. The famous ride; however, it is an expert-level If you are mountain biking on a same rules of the road apply as to a route. Even the practice loop is hard. (See multi-use trail, you must yield to all other driver of a motor vehicle. Bicycles must map on pages 72-73.) trail users. Stop. Step aside. Don’t ride off ride with traffic, not against it. Intrepid Trail System in Dead Horse the trail. Always alert other trail users. Point State Park has eight trails. New EVENTS Pass on the left and signal by voice, “On Looking for a weekend of bike and movie trails are located west of Utah Hwy 313. your left.” The uphill rider always has the Intermediate riders will enjoy trails like festivities? The Ninth annual Moab right-of-way. Ho-Down, Oct. 27-30, includes bike riding, Whiptail, Twisted Tree, and Prickly Pair. When you come to a muddy section, Note some name changes to the original bike racing, dirt jumping, partying, and please get off your bike and walk through bike-movie watching. 888-677-4688, system, like Raven Roll Trail. Intrepid Trail it. Riding around the section erodes the is great for beginners and Great Pyramid www.moabhodown.chilebikes.com. land. You could also damage the (For more events, see our Calendar of and Big Chief trails for intermediate cryptobiotic soil that prevents wind and riders. (Fee required. See page 18.) Events, pages 88-90.) New York Trail Mix of Grand County is a non- profit organization fueled by committed style pizza volunteers. Their mission is “to preserve and develop the individual trails and path- WE MAKE ways that will grow into an integrated EVERYTHING network and thereby help to provide safe, convenient and enjoyable recreation and FROM SCRATCH transportation for all trail users through- out Grand County.” open seven days YOU CAN HELP! hours & menu [email protected] They work closely with federal, state, and local governments and mobilize change seasonally volunteers to achieve this goal. Their Locally owned work has been instrumental in the locally sourced whenever possible creation, updating, and maintenance of more than 25 miles of singletrack each 702 South Main St. MOAB year. If you would like to help by donating So many trails...so little time. needed money or time, visit 435-259-9999 www.paradoxpizza.com www.GrandCountyUtah.net/223/Trail-Mix-Committee www.grandcountyutah.net/trailmix.

76 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 77 ARTthen and now THE ART OF knockoffs can be found in some stores throughout the Southwest.) Other shops or other important information. MOAB’S ANCIENT Rock Art Tip: Petroglyphs are pecked feature the products of local artisans, ART WALK CULTURES including prints, vases, lamps, gourds into rocks. Pictographs are images Art is everywhere Native American art turned into unique pieces of art, and a painted on rock, usually with a crude during Moab’s Art Walk is highly prized for variety of gifts and clothing. stick brush or the fingers. The “paint” was on the second Saturday its simple elegance For local art, visit Hogan Trading minerals, ash, charcoal, crushed plants, or of the month in April, and bold geometry. Company, 435-259-8118, a mixture of these. May, June, September, Inspired by nature, www.hogantrading.com and Lema’s Books on Moab-area geology, rocks, and October and November, religion, and ancestral motifs, this art Kokopelli Gallery, 435-259-5055, fossils can be found at Arches National 6-9pm. Visit up to eight recalls the spirit of ancient cultures. www.lemaskokopelligallery.com. Park Gift Shop and Lin Ottinger’s Moab venues, and appreciate many different art Many objects were created as Rock Shop, which also carries a poster- displays from traditional painting, pottery expressions of sacred beliefs while RED ROCK ART size, easy-to-read geology map titled “150 Rock art is believed to have been a form and sculpture to large-format landscape others could have been merely Million Years of Canyonlands Geology.” photography, mixed media, beadwork and decorative, influenced by the geography of communication or the telling of a The Moab area has many examples of story, but the meaning of rock art is stonework. 435-259-6272, of the cliffs and mesas of the Southwest. Native American rock art and The Moab www.moabartwalk.com. mostly unknown. Local descendants of Information Center has a pamphlet with The galleries and shops in the Moab art Note that intriguing rock art panels and other district feature beautifully handcrafted prehistoric cultures, including the Ute, more details on the local art. The Moab Golf cultural remains and evidence of human activity Native American and Southwestern art. Navajo, Hopi, Pueblos, and Paiute, provide Course petroglyphs are one of the are fragile and non-renewable. Help preserve that The baskets, pottery, jewelry, rugs, and the best interpretation of local rock art. easy-to-visit rock art sites in the area. The which is fragile and precious and to leave things Many archeologists suggest that it may petroglyphs are one mile east on Spanish exactly as you found them. Please remember that blankets in the shops are authentic it is illegal to collect fossils and tracks from originals made by Native Americans. represent religious or mythological Trail Road leading toward the golf course public lands. Contact the Moab area public land (Because of the popularity of Native events, migrations, hunting trips, and about a half mile on Westwater Drive agency offices for more information. American art, many forgeries and resource locations, travel routes, celestial past a small traffic circle.

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78 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 79 DINOSAURS Many dinosaur bones and occurred in 1859. Captain John N. Macomb walk dinosaur tracks have been led the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical found around Moab. In fact, Engineers Expedition to explore the record of dinosaurs southeastern Utah. In a canyon south of among and other ancient animals modern-day Moab, scientist Dr. John S. in the Moab area is one of the best Newberry found parts of a front leg in the country. embedded in hard Jurassic sandstone. Rocks deposited during the Mesozoic Era Later, paleontologist E.D. Cope named the are exposed in this area. That period spans specimen Dystrophaeus viaemalae, the approximately from 252 million years to 66 geologically oldest sauropod dinosaur in giants million years ago. The Mesozoic Era has North America. The only place in the three divisions: Triassic, Jurassic, and world to see this dinosaur leg bone is at Cretaceous. Dinosaurs first appeared in the Museum of Moab. this area toward the end of the Triassic. The Moab Information Center has a Southeastern Utah has a prolific record pamphlet for sale (proceeds go to the Utah of fossilized bones and tracks from the Friends of Paleontology) or visit Mesozoic age that have been exposed all www.discovermoab.com/ around Moab. Dinosaurs, including birds, moab_dinosaurs.htm. are Archosaurs, or ruling reptiles. Fossils are fragile and non-renewable, and protected by law. Please follow the laws Pterosaurs (winged lizards) and protecting all resources to help preserve that crocodilians are also a part of the which is fragile and precious and to leave things Archosauria subclass. exactly as you have found them. Removing and/or • 1/2 mile trail : The first dinosaur discovery in Utah selling dinosaur fossils and tracks from public lands is illegal. over 100 life-size dinosaur reconstructions • Moab Giants Cafe: refreshment for everyone • State-of-the-art interactive Tracks Museum • Playground and Dig-It-Out areas • Giants Gift Shop: all things dinosaur! • 3D Theater • 5D PaleoAquarium

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80 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® The La Sals MANTI-LA SAL into canyons, like Dark Canyon with The trail project also reroutes some backcountry terrain, crystalline rock structures, or into Mill existing trails to reduce impact to forest contact the Manti-La NATIONAL Creek where Oowah Lake sits as a small resources. For more information on the Sal Avalanche Center, FOREST jewel amid spruce trees. trails call the Moab Ranger District, www.avalanche.org www.fs.fed.us/r4/mantilasal 435-259-7155. (click on Moab on the Moab Ranger District THE LA SAL MOUNTAIN map) or call 435-259-SNOW (7669). The 62 East 100 North, 435-259-7155 LOOP ROAD WINTER IN THE LA SALS In winter, the same trails are used by Avalanche Center puts out avalanche and Moab is the gateway to the nearly One of the favorite roads through the mountain weather advisories. Be 13,000ft La Sal Mountains, the second- forest is the La Sal Mountain Loop Road cross country skiers and snowmobilers. Geyser Pass Winter Trailhead is the forewarned: Avalanches in the La Sal highest mountain range in the state. Scenic Byway that leaves US Hwy 191 six Mountains can be deadly. Snow, collecting from fall through spring, miles south and east of Moab and climbs highest-elevation starting point for winter is usually visible on the higher summits the west side of the La Sals. The road sports such as snowshoeing, skate skiing, IN NEED OF HELP? of the mountains into July. Legend has it descends through Castle Valley where it and classic cross country skiing. If you have an emergency in the that the La Sal Mountains were named by meets Utah Hwy 128, which you can take For snowshoe rentals contact national forest, the best thing to do is Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, the Spanish back to Moab. The loop is 62 miles and GearHeads, 435-259-4327, call 911 and they will dispatch the nearest missionary and explorer who saw them the climb is steep with narrow switch- www.moabgear.com. help. Cell service is not always available. during his expedition through Utah in the backs, but the views are spectacular. The Rim Cyclery rents both snowshoes and You may need to travel to a higher point summer of 1776. He called them Sierra La paved road winds its way through thick cross country skis. 435-259-5333, to get service. Sal, “Salt Mountains,” because he thought aspen and fir forests upward to above www.rimcyclery.com. Always check for fire bans in the it unlikely they could be covered with 10,000ft, from where you can look down The Grand County Road Department mountains, which can change frequently snow in the summer. on Moab and the Spanish Valley. The trip does an excellent job of keeping the road with weather and drought conditions. To This range provides a perfect place to requires approximately three hours to open to Geyser Pass Trailhead. However, report a fire, call theMoab Fire Dispatch escape the summer heat. Narrow forest complete because of the switchbacks. before heading into the La Sals, especially Center, 435-259-1850. roads lead to high mountain passes and (No large RVs or trailers.) if you are venturing into steep TRAIL SYSTEM This recreation area provides opportuni- ties for scenic drives, hiking, mountain Royce’s biking, camping, backcountry skiing, hunting, and snowmobiling. Numerous trails provide good hiking, ELECTRONICS mountain biking, and horseback riding from late spring to mid-autumn. Note: The Forest Service has developed a new Digital Cameras non-motorized trail system in this part of the national forest. It includes 24 new Batteries trails, retains 60 miles of existing trails and closes 3.5 miles of Deep Creek Trail. Memory Cards The change limits some trails to foot and horse traffic but the majority are open to all non-motorized uses. Cell Phone The current trail system was originally created to access mining areas. The old Acc’ essories trails were then adapted to current recreational uses. Today there are significantly more users, creating the 435.259.6630 need for a safer plan to reduce potential conflicts in the trail system. As a district 611 South Main Street ranger said, “Downhill mountain bike use across from McDonalds on narrow trails does not always mix well with uphill hiking and horseback riding.”

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86 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 87 calendarof events monthly happenings june september Art Walk Eight venues, art displays, refreshments, second Saturday of April, May, June, 2-4 ® Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo Food 1-12 ® 24th Moab Music September, October, November, 6-9pm, www.moabartwalk.com, 435-259-6272. vendors, cash bar, entertainment, Festival World-class National Park Fee-free Days April 16-24, Aug. 25-28, Sept. 24, Nov. 11. www.moabcanyonlandsrodeo.com, musicians in stunning red rock 435-259-4852. venues, chamber music, jazz, traditional music concerts, www.moabmusicfest. 4 ® 5th Annual Thelma & Louise ® org, 435-259-7003. march 9 Fallen Peace Officer Trail Ride ATV/ Women’s Half Marathon & Relay Through UTV 14-mile trail, family event raises funds the landscape of the outlaw heroines’ 3-4 ® Moab Artists’ Studio Tour 12 ® 41st Annual Canyonlands Half for college scholarships for family Marathon and Five Mile Run USATF- journey, proceeds go to Girls on the Run Visit Moab and Castle Valley artists in members of fallen officers in Utah, and Seekhaven Family Crisis Center, their native habitat, certified course follows the Colorado www.upoa.org, 435-260-1774. River through a dramatic redrock canyon, www.moabhalfmarathon.com/tlhm/ www.moabstudiotour.com, 435-259-6447. ® index.cfm, 435-259-4525. food, awards, raffle, live music at the 4/29-5/1 Moab April Action Car Show 14-18 ® RMAR Rendezvous Moab 2016 In finish in downtown Moab, 24th annual, free, 17-18 ® Rockwell Relay Road bike relay partnership with Moab’s Ride with www.moabhalfmarathon.com/ www.moabaprilaction.org, 435-260-1948. race from Moab to St.George, Respect (RwR), www.rmariders.org/2016- halfmarathon/index.cfm, 435-259-4525. www.rockwellrelay.com, 801-888-3233. moab-rendezvous.html, 719-428-5622. may 11-13 ® Moab Thaw 2016 Bike demos, 19-25 ® Desert RATS Stage Race Grand 20-24 ® Solihull Society Land Rover group rides, industry parties, women-only 6-7 ® Gran Fondo Moab Timed road Junction to Moab along the 148-mile National Rally Driver education, trail bike clinic on Friday, max attendance of bicycling up and over the La Sal Mountain Kokopelli trail, www.geminiadventures. runs, vendors, social events, 300, $89 includes all activities, Loop road, 62 miles, 5500ft of climbing, com/running-events-2/desert-rats/, www.landrovernationalrally.org, www.moabthaw.com, 435-259-7882. www.granfondomoab.com, 435-654-8650. 303-249-1112. 303-455-1719.

12-15 ® Moab Skinny Tire Festival Road 6-7 ® SCOTT Enduro Cup Mountain bike continued on page 90 cycling through Arches National Park, racing series, non-timed transfer stages Dead Horse Point State Park, Colorado between a number of timed descents, pro River Corridor, benefits cancer and amateur categories, survivorship programs, www.endurocupmtb.com, 801-349-4616. www.skinnytireevents.com, 435-260-8889. 9-14 ® Rally on the Rocks SxS/UTV 19-27 ® Easter Jeep Safari 40 trails of 2-9 exclusive trail riding, difficulty, guided by experienced trail www.rallyontherocks.com, 801-589-0523. officials, www.RR4W.com, 435-259-ROCK. 14 ® Back of Beyond Standup paddle board race follows the Colorado River • 94 spacious suites april through red rock canyons, • FREE WiFi ® www.backofbeyondsup.com, 435-210-4665. 1-3 Outerbike Test ride the latest bikes • HD-TV and gear on the trails, included in 14 ® Red Rock Relay Moab Teams of six admission are shuttles, guided rides, start before sunrise, run 63 miles • Pool & hot tub bike-park access, lunches, parties, relay-style through red rock and alpine movies, beer, www.outerbike.com, terrains, finish before sunset, • Fitness center 800-845-2453. www.redrockrelay.com/moab, • Hot breakfast 2 ® Behind the Rocks Highlights Moab’s 801-787-4597. last hidden gem, Behind the Rocks Wilder- “Bringing• Guest laundry you the 22-27 ® GoneMOAB Nissan truck and SUV ness Area, www.madmooseevents.com, off-road trail rides, www.gonemoab.com. • Business center 719-429-9501. comforts of home” 28-29 ® 24th Annual Moab Arts Festival • Walking distance of shopping 9 ® Adventure Xstream Adventure Race & Beer and Wine Garden Live music, art Solos and teams mountain bike, trail run, vendors, art for kids, Swanny City Park, district and restaurants paddle and rappel a 50-mile course, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm, www.AXSracing.com, 970-403-5320. free, www.moabartsfestival.org, 400 N. Main St. | Moab | 435-259-5455 435-259-2742.

88 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 89 calendarof events continued Important Phone Numbers september, continued 10/30-11/4 ® Moab Folk Camp Make music and learn new skills, classes in guitar, 22-25 ® Red Rockin’ Moab Guided trails banjo, song writing, voice, hand drum, for UTVs and SXS, all skill levels, trail mandolin, painting and photography, Police/Fire/Road Information guides are expert trail runners, prizes, www.moabfolkcamp.com, 603-731-3240. All Emergencies 911 ticket sales go to Grand County Search Police Department 435-259-8938 and Rescue, www.moabsxs.com, november Grand County Sheriff 435-259-8115 435-260-8726. 4-6 ® Moab Folk Festival Three days, 12 Fire Department 435-259-5557 22-25 ® Mother Of All Boogies Four days performers, workshops, educational To Report Wildfires 435-259-2123 of high-altitude skydiving from turbine outreach, art vendors, aircraft, spectators welcome, opportunity www.moabfolkfestival.com, 435-259-3198. State Highway Patrol, San Juan and Grand Counties (Moab) 435-259-5441 Utah Road Conditions 511 (within Utah) for a tandem skydive, 4-6 ® Moab Celtic Festival “Scots on the Medical www.motherofallboogies.com, Rocks” History of Scottish and Celtic 435-259-5867. cultures through education, crafts, music, Moab Regional Hospital 435-719-3500 9/30-10/2 ® Outerbike Test ride the highland dance/competition and athletic Poison Control 800-456-7707 latest bikes and gear, competition, www.scotsontherocks.com, Ambulance Service 435-259-1341 www.outerbike.com, 800-845 2453. 435-210-0080. Information 5-6 ® Moab Trail Marathon 1/2 marathon Moab Information Center/Moab Travel Council 259-8825 october and 5K, Saturday races include USATF Trail www.discovermoab.com 800-635-6622 1 ® Moab Century Tour 40-, 60-, 100-mile Marathon National Championship 1/2 Moab Chamber of Commerce, www.moabchamber.com 435-259-7814 routes through Dead Horse Point State marathon and 5k, Sunday is the 1/2 Veterinary Clinics marathon distance, Park and Colorado River Corridor, live Moab Veterinary Clinic 435-259-8710 music, beer, cycling icons, great food at www.moabtrailmarathon.com, Forest and Parks the post-ride party, 970-389-4838. Bureau of Land Management Field Office 435-259-2100 www.skinnytireevents.com, 9-12 ® Moab Senior Games Throughout 435-260-8889. Moab, eight games in four days, Forest Service, Moab Ranger Station 435-259-7155 Manti-La Sal National Forest, Price Office 435-637-2817 1-8 ® PleinAir Moab Open-air painting in www.moabseniorgames.com, breathtaking environments, colorful, 435-260-0161. Dead Horse Point, www.stateparks.utah.gov 435-259-2614 week-long gathering of artists and art 19 ® Dead Horse Ultra Featuring the Arches National Park, www.nps.gov/arch 435-719-2299 lovers, www.pleinairmoab.com, Magnificent Seven Trails off of Gemini Canyonlands National Park, www.nps.gov/cany 435-719-2313 435-259-6272. Bridges, technical slickrock and sandy 15 Moab Epic Mountain Bike Adventure washes, www.madmooseevents.com, Race 20-mile or 50-mile course, reach as 719-429-9501. many check points in the time allowed, www.moabepic.com, 970-403-5320. december 23 ® The Other Half Fun aid stations and 3 ® Winter Sun 10K Fast course, great Taiko drummers along the Colorado River raffle prizes, delicious finish food, course, finisher medals, food, music, www.moabhalfmarathon.com/wintersun/ microbrews at the finish at Sorrel River index.cfm, 435-259-4525. Ranch Resort, www.moabhalfmarathon. com/otherhalf/index.cfm, 435-259-4525. Note: All event dates and times are subject to change. 27-30 Moab Ho Down Mountain Bike and Film Festival Mountain bike Please visit www.discovermoab.com for fundraising, racing, riding, dirt jumping additional events and details or call and partying extravaganza. 435-259-8825, 800-635-6622. www.moabhodown.com, 435-259-4688.

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PHONE CUISINE Breakfast Lunch Dinner Liquor License Reservations Catering/Special Events Even on Sunday! 98 CENTER 435-355-0098 Artisan Full strength canned & bottled Bangkok House 435-355-0899 Thai and Sushi beer available to-go Bar The Blu Pig 435-259-3333 Blues, Brews and BBQ Canyonlands by Night 435-259-5261 Dutch Oven & Day Dinners Eklectica 435-259-6896 Healthy Hand-Crafted Ales • Burgers • Steaks Handmade Seafood • Vegetarian Food Fiesta Mexicana 435-259-4366 Mexican Jeffrey’s Steakhouse 435-259-3588 Steakhouse ! Smoked Food • Salads La Hacienda 435-355-0529 Mexican House-Made Gelato & Rootbeer Love Muffin Café 435-259-6833 Breakfast/Lunch/ Espresso MOABʼS ONLY MICROBREWERY • STATE LIQUOR LICENSEE Miguel’s Baja Grill 435-259-6546 Mexican/Seafood Milt’s Stop & Eat 435-259-7424 Classic Diner www.themoabbrewery.com Moab Brewery 435-259-6333 American/SW Moab Burger Company 435-259-5201 Burgers & Cocktails Moab Chevron 435-259-2212 Deli/Fried Chicken Moab Classic Bike 435-315-0002 Coffee, Espresso & Baked Goods Moab Coffee Roasters 435-259-2725 Coffee, Espresso & Gelato Moab Giants Café 435-355-0288 American Café MOYO Moab 435-355-0010 Frozen Yogurt Paradox Pizza 435-259-9999 East Coast Style Pizza Peace Tree Juice Café 435-259-0101 Fresh Healthy Food Red Cliffs Lodge 435-259-2002 American/ Restaurant Western Red Rock Bakery & Café 435-259-5941 Coffee/American Sabaku Sushi 435-259-4455 Sushi Singha Restaurant 435-259-0039 Authentic Thai Cuisine Zax Restaurant 435-259-6555 Something for Everyone

92 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® DINING 98 CENTER The Blu Pig Eklectica La Hacienda Miguel’s Baja Grill Moab Brewery 435-355-0098 435-259-3333 435-259-6896 435-355-0529 435-259-6546 435-259-6333 98 E. Center Street 811 S. Main Street 352 N. Main Street 574 N. Main Street 51 N. Main Street 686 S. Main Street www.98center.com www.blupigbbq.com Real food for real people in Locally owned and operated. All 1/2 block north of visitor Next to McDonald’s Quick lunch, casual dinner and Blues, Brews & BBQ! Moab’s real time. Locals, omnivores, dishes are made on order with center www.themoabbrewery.com cozy catchup with friends. Fast, premiere BBQ destination. Serving carnivores, and herbivores enjoy fresh ingredients daily. Gluten-free www.miguelsbajagrill.com Moab’s only onsite microbrewery fresh and affordable soups, salads, your favorite slow-smoked BBQ, handmade vegetarian and home- and vegetarian options. Open for Featuring seafood, traditional and restaurant. Serving lunch and sandwiches and small bites. fresh every day for lunch and style breakfast and lunch. Daily lunch and dinner. Full liquor license. Mexican dinners, and margaritas dinner daily from 11:30am with a Rustic lounge serving craft dinner. When the food matters, specials. WiFi, free terminal use. from scratch. Our authentic wide-variety menu. Kids’ menu, food cocktails, mocktails, beers and come to The Blu Pig! Love Muffin Café Mexican cuisine comes from the to go, beer to go, and state liquor wines. Elevate your palate, elevate Fiesta Mexicana 435-259-6833 traditional recipes of Baja licensee. your experience! Canyonlands 435-259-4366 139 N. Main Street California. We pride ourselves on 202 S. Main Street www.lovemuffincafe.com fresh food. Voted “Best Fish Tacos” Moab Burger Company By Night & Day by Outside Magazine. Open 5pm Stop by and try our big menu of Scratching it out every day! Using 435-259-5201 Bangkok House 435-259-5261, 800-394-9978 nightly. All major credit cards authentic Mexican food. Chimichan- natural, organic, and local 435-355-0899 1861 N. US Hwy 191 accepted. 1393 N. US Hwy 191 gas, tamales, chiles rellenos, enchi- ingredients. Breakfast burritos, www.moabburger.com 2728 S. US Hwy 191 2 miles north of Moab ladas, carnitas, huevos rancheros, www.bangkokhousemoab.com waffles, baked goods including Serving up all natural, deliciously www.canyonlandsbynight.com and seafood. Friendly faces in a muffins, cupcakes, and cookies. Milt’s Stop & Eat Only five minutes from downtown. Discover the food of the West! crafted burgers, salads, and bowls festive atmosphere. Paninis, roasted meats, and crisp 435-259-7424 daily. Featuring hand-crafted Our goal is to serve Moab’s best Come experience the delicious greens. Vegan and gluten-free authentic Thai cuisine, Japanese- flavors only found by cooking 356 Millcreek Drive cocktails made with the freshest Jeffrey’s Steakhouse offerings. Fair Trade organic www.miltsstopandeat.com ingredients. Microbrews, carry out, influenced dishes and sushi bar. in a traditional Dutch oven. espresso. Lovingly made with locally You’ll be amazed at the tastes 435-259-3588 Moab’s oldest restaurant. wine, local merchandise, WiFi, produced and organic ingredients of five different meats roasted 218 N. 100 West Established in 1954. Serving espresso and special events. wherever possible. Open seven to perfection and much, much www.jeffreyssteakhouse.com delicious burgers, hand-cut fries, days. Lunch specials, bento, more. Our dining room overlooks Casually upscale dining located savory malts, classic diner dinner, takeout, and delivery. the Colorado River. Served just slightly off Main. Our Wagyu- sandwiches, and more. Eat in or nightly March-October. Call for style beef is hormone-free, take out. Indoor and outdoor reservations. extremely tender, and intensely seating. On the way to Slickrock flavorful. The quality of this American Trail. Kobe beef is unmatched anywhere else in this valley. State liquor licensee. Reservations accepted. continued on page 96

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94 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 95 DINING Moab Chevron MOYO Moab Frozen Yogurt with magnificent views. Menu 435-259-2212 435-355-0010 features steak, fish, wild game, and vegetarian dishes. Served in a 817 S. Main Street 331 N. Main Street casual Western atmosphere. www.moabchevron.com www.moabyogurt.com We welcome you to Moab with A self-serve frozen-yogurt shop coffee, pop, maps, guidebooks, ice, that offers 12 flavors of real dairy, Red Rock Bakery & Café and plenty of food and snacks for live and active-culture certified 435-259-5941 all your hiking, biking, Jeeping, and yogurt. Come enjoy a free sample! 74 S. Main Street souvenir-hunting needs. We have Open seven days a week! Open daily at 7am. Friendly, fast great parking and clean restrooms. service. Fresh baked goods, Paradox Pizza bagels, best sandwiches in Moab. Moab Classic Bike Fresh Moab coffee. Call ahead for 435-259-9999 lunches to go. Catering available. 435-315-0002 702 S. Main Street WiFi Internet access. 69 E. Center Street www.paradoxpizza.com www.moabclassicbike.com Moab’s only New York-style Locally roasted coffee using only pizzeria, by the slice or pie. Sabaku Sushi high-quality beans! Comfortable Enjoy our homemade desserts, 435-259-4455 Authentic environment and professional soups, and salads. We enjoy 90 E. Center Street service. Free WiFi. Healthy baked sourcing local produce and meats, www.sabakusushi.com goods, including gluten-free Utah-milled flour and the finest A one-of-a-kind experience in Artisan Lunch & Dinner options. cheeses. Casual counter service town. We offer the freshest Thai Cuisine with a family-friendly environment. fish available as well as a great Quality Atmosphere Moab Coffee Roasters Delivery, pick-up, or dine in. Beer selection of vegetarian and grilled SERVING and wine available. Open seven options. Kanpei! 435-259-2725 days with a new lunch menu Lunch & Dinner 90 N. Main Street served Monday-Friday. See our www.moabcoffeeroasters.com menu and hours online. Singha Restaurant 98 E. Center Street 7 Days per week A taste of Europe! We roast quality 435-259-0039 organic beans daily to assure the 92 E. Center Street 435-355-0098 richest, freshest, most flavorful Peace Tree Juice Café Big-city flavor comes to Moab! cup possible. Also specialize in rich 435-259-0101 Authentic Thai from scratch www.98center.com 435-259-0039 creamy gelato from natural 20 S. Main Street prepared specifically to your liking. ingredients. www.peacetreecafe.com Menu includes all Thai classics All fresh and local ingredients. with many house specialties. Healthy and great tasting food. Lunch/dinner/catering. Beer/wine. Moab Giants Café Best smoothies in town. Fresh Reservations accepted. 435-355-0288 juices, wheatgrass, and organic SR 313, 112 West espresso. Outdoor seating. WiFi. www.moabgiants.com Call for orders to go; take our Zax Restaurant A unique dining experience at sandwiches on your hike. Open 435-259-6555 Dinosaur Park. We have everything 7am every day. 96 S. Main Street from in-house potato chips to www.zaxmoab.com salmon bagels and salads! Grab a Open seven days a week for “Giant” dinosaur tracks cookie Red Cliffs Lodge lunch and dinner! Steaks, pastas, with your T-Rex Burger! Restaurant burgers, sandwiches, salads, and 435-259-2002 All-U-Can-Eat gourmet pizza buffet. Mile 14, Utah Hwy 128 Quench your thirst in our Watering www.redcliffslodge.com Hole. Full-service liquor in entire Overlooking the Colorado River restaurant. Family-friendly and room for large parties. DID YOU KNOW? • Longest Arch in North America - Landscape Arch has the longest span of any arch in North America and an opening measured at 306ft (longer than a football field). • Tallest Opening - The southern span of Double Arch soars 144ft above ground level. • Balanced Rock - The massive sandstone boulder perched atop the pedestal is estimated to weigh 3,577 tons. • Arch or Natural Bridge? An arch is considered to be natural only if it has an opening at least three feet wide. Natural bridges are formed by running water and are rarer than arches, which result from a variety of other erosional forces. This is also the reason bridges tend to be in canyons, sometimes quite hidden, whereas arches are usually high and exposed, as they are often the last remnants of rock cliffs and ridges.

96 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® For expanded information, visit our website e www.MoabGuestGuide.com 97 ACTIVITIES Barlow Adventures Coyote Shuttle Moab Giants Porcupine Shuttle Rim Cyclery one of Moab’s great adventures. 435-259-3195 435-260-2097 435-355-0288 435-260-0896 435-259-5333, 888-304-8219 Great pictures. Great rush at 1805 S. US Hwy 191 www.coyoteshuttle.com SR 313, 112 West www.porcupineshuttle.com 94 W. 100 North 130mph. www.barlows.us The fun begins as soon as you hop www.moabgiants.com A full-service shuttle company www.rimcyclery.com Rent Moab’s best maintained on the shuttle! Coyote Shuttle has Explore Dinosaur Park and covering Moab and the Moab’s oldest (and still the best) Skydive Moab Jeep Rubicons to explore the been transporting people, bikes, Museum. Walk the outdoor trail surrounding area. We take pride bike and outdoor-gear store for all 435-259-5867 Canyonlands. Trail maps, driving and boats all around the Moab with life-size dinosaurs! Learn and in getting you there in comfort; your canyon-country adventures. 114 W. Aviation Way tips, and operating instructions area since 1995. Come ride in true play with interactive technology, we use only new, air-conditioned The latest gear, great rental bikes, Canyonlands Field Airport provided. 4WD training and guide Moab style! the 3D Theater, PaleoAquarium, vans. We are owned and operated fast professional service, and www.skydivemoab.com by mountain bikers. Daily shuttles service available. Dig-it-Out-Site, and café! expert advice. Open every day. Jump with professionals and to Porcupine Rim, The Whole check skydiving off your bucket Desert Highlights Enchilada and Mag 7. We are list in one of the most scenic Bret Edge Photography 435-259-4433, 800-747-1342 Moab Golf Club Moab’s and the surrounding area’s Sheri Griffith River places in the world. We specialize 602-571-4170 50 E. Center Street 435-259-6488 premier shuttle service. 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Nearly 50 years Group rates and $4 hot showers. Try the world-famous Sound and experience. Light Show or enjoy a beautiful Rentals from 1 night to 1 year jetboat ride down the mighty Museum of Moab Colorado River. Moab Cliffs and Canyons 435-259-7985 Something for everyone from one bedroom 435-259-3317, 877-641-5271 118 E. Center Street apartments to condos to full luxury homes 253 N. Main Street www.moabmuseum.org Chile Pepper Bike Shop www.cliffsandcanyons.com 435-259-4688, 888-677-4688 Museum of the local area: Your leader to discovering paleontology, geology, archeology, Locations throughout the valley from 702 S. Main Street, #2 southern Utah’s stunning slot history, including local history. Downtown Moab to the Golf course www.chilebikes.com canyons, exceptional rock climbs, Full-service bike shop offering and magnificent sandstone expert repairs, sales, and service. towers. 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Marin, Intense, Transition, Norco, www.moabbarkery.com Arches Real Estate Group own full-strength canned and and Devinci. We have a great High quality pet supplies for all bottled beer is available for dining selection of riding apparel and things furry and feathered. Breed- Royce’s Electronics 435-259-5021, 800-223-2417 in or to-go from our packaging gear for your next mountain-bike specific gifts, outdoor gear, treats, 435-259-6630 505 N. Main Street agency. Open daily at 11:30am. adventure. self-serve dog wash and more. 611 S. Main Street www.moabrealestate.com Open seven days a week at 10am. Across from McDonald’s Full-service real estate and Moab’s only electronics store. property management. Moab’s Digital cameras, digital memory, most experienced agents batteries, battery chargers, provide exceptional service from cellular accessories, and many residential to commercial and more electronic products to everything in between. Real estate choose from. for your world.

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102 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE® LODGING Big Horn Lodge La Quinta Inn and Suites Red Cliffs Lodge & 435-259-6171, 800-325-6171 435-259-8700 Castle Creek Winery 550 S. Main Street 815 S. Main Street 435-259-2002, 866-812-2002 Downtown www.lq.com Mile 14, Utah Hwy 128 www.moabbighorn.com Spa tub, fitness facility, seasonal www.redcliffslodge.com Southwest-style lodge in outdoor pool. Hot complimentary 200 acres on the Colorado River. downtown Moab. Log furniture, breakfast. Guest parking lot 80 suites and 30 cabins, riverfront knotty-pine interiors with fridges, accommodates larger vehicles. restaurant and bar, big pool, microwaves, coffee, and DSL. Laundry facilities. Newly spa, exercise gym, tennis courts, Heated pool with sun patio, pet remodeled guestrooms with Museum of Film and Western rooms, bike friendly, and Moab Grill coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, Heritage, horseback riding, restaurant. Walk to restaurants, microwave, refrigerator, premium mountain biking, whitewater movies, and shops. cable channels. Free high-speed rafting, hiking, conference and Internet throughout the hotel. Our wedding facilities, and Castle Comfort Suites Moab outstanding staff is “Here for You!” Creek Winery with daily wine 435-259-5455 tasting, tours, and sales. 400 N. Main Street Moab Property www.choicehotels.com Management Red Rock Management The comforts of home brought 435-259-5955, 800-505-5343 888-879-6622 to you. Centrally located with 690 S. Main Street 1075 S. US Hwy 191 spacious suites, high-speed WiFi, www.moabutahlodging.com www.moabcondos.com hot breakfast, fitness center, pool, Moab’s oldest and largest property Offering a large variety of lodging hot tub, and business center. management company. Rentals including motel rooms at JR’s Walking distance to shops and from one night to one year! With Desert Inn, rustic cabins at restaurants. 220+ rentals, we have something Pack Creek Ranch, and luxury for everyone! Our units have condo/home rentals. Whatever Welcome to Moab Hampton Inn varying amenities such as full your lodging needs may be, we 435-259-3030 kitchens, pet friendly, pools, hot will surely have something to tubs, garages, bike storage, RV accommodate every visitor. 488 N. Main Street and trailer parking, and high-speed www.hamptoninn.com Internet. Offering 79 rooms including Red Stone Inn suites, outdoor pool and hot tub. 435-259-3500, 800-772-1972 Minutes from shopping district Moab Rustic Inn 535 S. Main Street and restaurants! Offering guest 435-259-6177 www.moabredstone.com laundry, free hot breakfast, free 120 E. 100 South Moab’s best deal for an adventure WiFi, secure bike storage, HD www.moabrusticinn.com headquarters. Knotty-pine satellite TV, and fitness center. Moab’s best-value walls, Mexican tile, log furniture, accommodations, set against kitchenettes in every room. Holiday Inn Express the backdrop of canyon walls. Hot tub, picnic patio with BBQ Perfectly located in central Moab grill, pet rooms, bike friendly, and Suites on a quiet side street, minutes guest laundry, and DSL. Walk to 435-259-1150, 800-465-4329 away from national parks and restaurants, movies, and shops. 1515 N. US Hwy 191 outdoor recreation. Large spacious hiexpress.com/moabut.com rooms with kitchenette and 50” Fabulous Desert Oasis! 119 newly flat-screen TV with cable. Simply Sleep Inn Moab remodeled rooms and suites, decorated with a Southwest motif 435-259-4655 located 1/2 mile from Arches and oak furniture. 1051 S. Main Street and downtown Moab. Enjoy www.moabsleepinn.com our new outdoor pool and spa. The hotel offers a complimentary Complimentary 24-hour fitness Moab Valley Inn continental breakfast (bagels, center and full, hot Express Start 435-259-4419, 800-831-6622 muffins, doughnuts, fruit, cereal, Breakfast. 711 S. Main Street milk, juices, coffee, tea), guest www.moabvalleyinn.com laundry, seasonal outdoor heated Clean, spacious rooms with pool, indoor hot tub, free bike JR’s Desert Inn refrigerators, in-room coffee and storage, free local calls, 24-hour 435-259-8352, 888-879-6622 free Wi-Fi. Deluxe suites with front desk, and free, wireless, 1075 S. Main Street microwaves, wet bar, jetted tub high-speed Internet. www.moabcondos.com/ and free Wi-Fi. Free continental property/jrs-desert-inn breakfast, year-round indoor/ If you are looking for clean, roomy, outdoor pool and hot tub, efficiency accommodations at a guest laundry, business center. reasonable price, stop in at JR’s Located on Main Street close to Desert Inn. Free WiFi and coffee. restaurants, shopping and grocery Located at the south end of stores. Ask about our pet-friendly Moab’s Main Street. rooms! 1515 N. Hwy. 191 • 435-259-1150 www.hiexpress.com/moabut 104 2016 MOAB GUESTGUIDE®

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