Complete Trail Index
Every hiking trail in Moab, in one place.
64 trails across two national parks, a state park, BLM land and the La Sal Mountains — with real distances, honest difficulty ratings, and the heat warnings other sites leave out. Filter to what fits your group and your day.
June through September: exposed slickrock exceeds 140°F even when the air reads 100°F. Start exposed trails before 7:00 AM, or choose a shaded canyon or La Sal Mountain route instead. Heat kills hikers here every year.
Arches National Park
Timed entry may apply. Entrance fee required.
16 trailsBalanced Rock
Easy- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Time
- 15 min
- Area
- Arches NP
A paved loop around a 128-foot boulder perched on a slender pedestal. The easiest real stop in Arches.
Full trail guideSand Dune Arch
Easy- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Time
- 15-20 min
- Area
- Arches NP
A short walk into a shaded slot between fins, with deep soft sand underfoot. One of the few cool spots in the park.
Full trail guidePetrified Dunes
Easy- Distance
- 0.5 mi
- Time
- 20 min
- Area
- Arches NP
Ancient sand dunes turned to stone. An open slickrock wander with no fixed route and big La Sal views.
Full trail guideTunnel Arch
Easy- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Time
- 20-30 min
- Area
- Arches NP
A near-perfect circular opening viewed from the Devils Garden trailhead. Often paired with Pine Tree Arch.
Full trail guideTapestry Arch
Easy- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Time
- 30-45 min
- Area
- Arches NP
A quieter alternative near Devils Garden campground. Multiple openings in one sandstone wall.
Full trail guideWindows Loop
Easy- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Time
- 30-45 min
- Area
- Arches NP
Three massive arches on one short loop. The highest arch-per-mile ratio in the park.
Full trail guideBroken Arch
Easy- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Time
- 45 min
- Area
- Arches NP
A quiet loop from Sand Dune Arch through open meadow to an arch with a distinctive crack across its span.
Full trail guideLandscape Arch
Easy- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Time
- 45-60 min
- Area
- Arches NP
The longest natural arch in North America — a 290-foot ribbon of stone. Flat, well-graded gravel the whole way.
Full trail guidePark Avenue Trail
Easy- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Time
- 1-1.5 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
A downhill walk between towering sandstone walls that look like a city skyline. One-way with a shuttle, or out-and-back.
Full trail guideFiery Furnace
Hard- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
A permit-or-ranger-guided maze of fins and dead-end passages. No marked trail — route-finding is the point.
Full trail guideDelicate Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 3.2 mi
- Ascent
- 480 ft
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
The most famous hike in Utah. An exposed slickrock climb to the arch itself, past Ute petroglyphs and a 19th-century homestead.
Full trail guideTower Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 3.4 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
A 92-foot span in the remote Klondike Bluffs section. Sandy washes, slickrock ridges, and almost no one else.
Full trail guideDouble O Arch
Hard- Distance
- 4.1 mi
- Time
- 2.5-4 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
Two arches stacked one above the other, reached by walking the spine of a sandstone fin.
Full trail guideCourthouse Wash
Moderate- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
A streambed walk through cottonwoods below the park road. Shadier and greener than anything else in Arches.
Full trail guideDark Angel
Hard- Distance
- 5.0 mi
- Time
- 3-4 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
A free-standing 150-foot sandstone monolith at the far end of Devils Garden. The turnaround for the primitive loop.
Full trail guideDevils Garden Loop
Hard- Distance
- 7.9 mi
- Time
- 4-6 hr
- Area
- Arches NP
The longest maintained trail in the park. Fins, scrambles, and seven arches if you do the full primitive loop.
Full trail guideCanyonlands National Park
Entrance fee required. Four separate districts.
13 trailsMesa Arch
Easy- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Ascent
- 90 ft
- Time
- 30-45 min
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
The most photographed sunrise in Utah. A short loop to an arch framing the canyon country 1,200 feet below.
Full trail guideWhale Rock
Easy- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Time
- 45 min
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A short slickrock scramble up a whale-backed dome with handrails on the steep section.
Full trail guideGrand View Point
Easy- Distance
- 1.8 mi
- Time
- 1 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A flat rim walk to the best panoramic overlook in Island in the Sky. Sunset light is unmatched.
Full trail guideUpheaval Dome
Moderate- Distance
- 1.8 mi
- Time
- 1-1.5 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
Two overlooks above a crater geologists still argue about — salt dome or meteor impact.
Full trail guideWhite Rim Overlook
Easy- Distance
- 1.8 mi
- Time
- 1 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A quiet peninsula overlook with views down to the Colorado River gooseneck. Far less crowded than Grand View.
Full trail guideAztec Butte
Moderate- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Time
- 1.5 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A slickrock climb to ancestral Puebloan granaries tucked beneath the butte's rim.
Full trail guideMaze Overlook
Hard- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
Deep in the Maze district. High-clearance 4WD access, technical downclimbing, and total solitude.
Full trail guideMurphy Point
Easy- Distance
- 3.6 mi
- Time
- 1.5-2 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A level walk across grassland to a rim overlook above the White Rim road and Green River.
Full trail guideColorado River Overlook
Moderate- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A Needles-district road walk ending at a dramatic drop above the Colorado. Last section is a steep scramble.
Full trail guideWest Rim
Moderate- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
Rim-edge walking with wide views west toward the Green River and Buck Canyon.
Full trail guideNeck Spring Loop
Moderate- Distance
- 5.8 mi
- Time
- 3-4 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A historic loop past old ranching springs and watering troughs, with long stretches of open desert.
Full trail guideSquaw Canyon to Big Spring Canyon Loop
Hard- Distance
- 7.5 mi
- Time
- 4-6 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
A Needles loop connecting two canyon bottoms over a steep slickrock saddle. Route-finding by cairn.
Full trail guideChesler Park Loop
Hard- Distance
- 11.0 mi
- Time
- 6-8 hr
- Area
- Canyonlands NP
The signature Needles hike. A grass-floored basin ringed by banded sandstone spires, plus the Joint Trail slot.
Full trail guideDead Horse Point State Park
State park fee. Dogs allowed on leash.
2 trailsBighorn Overlook
Easy- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Time
- 1-1.5 hr
- Area
- Dead Horse Point
A gentle rim walk to a quieter overlook than the main point. Good odds of desert bighorn sightings.
Full trail guideDead Horse Point Rim Loop
Moderate- Distance
- 5.0 mi
- Time
- 2.5-3 hr
- Area
- Dead Horse Point
A full rim circuit around the mesa with the famous gooseneck overlook. Dogs allowed on leash.
Full trail guideBLM Land & Near Moab
No fee, no timed entry, no crowds. Dogs generally allowed.
30 trailsWillow Springs Dinosaur Tracks
Easy- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Time
- 15-20 min
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
Theropod tracks in a roadside slab off Willow Springs Road. Quick stop on the way to Klondike Bluffs.
Full trail guideCopper Ridge Dinosaur Trackway
Easy- Distance
- 0.5 mi
- Time
- 20-30 min
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
Sauropod and theropod tracks preserved in a sandstone slab. A short walk with genuine Jurassic footprints.
Full trail guideMill Canyon Dinosaur Track Site
Easy- Distance
- 0.5 mi
- Time
- 30 min
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A boardwalk loop over more than 200 tracks from ten species, with interpretive signs throughout.
Full trail guideMoonflower Canyon
Easy- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Time
- 30-45 min
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A short, shaded box canyon with a seasonal pool, hanging gardens, and a rock art panel at the mouth.
Full trail guideTusher Tunnel
Easy- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Time
- 30-45 min
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A short walk to a genuine sandstone tunnel you can walk through, opening onto Tusher Canyon.
Full trail guideDinosaur Stomping Grounds
Easy- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Time
- 30-45 min
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A dense concentration of tracks across open slickrock near Bartlett Wash. Best in low-angle light.
Full trail guideAnniversary Arch
Easy- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Ascent
- 300 ft
- Time
- 1-2 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A quiet Dome Plateau arch above the Colorado River corridor, reached by a cairned slickrock route. Short, unmarked trailhead, almost no crowds.
Full trail guideGemini Bridges
Easy- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Time
- 1-1.5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
Twin natural bridges spanning a side canyon. Short approach from the road, dramatic payoff from above.
Full trail guideThe Phallus Pillar
Moderate- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Time
- 1-1.5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A free-standing rock spire on a short desert route. Exactly as memorably named as you would expect.
Full trail guidePinto Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Time
- 1.5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A pothole arch high on the canyon rim, visible from the Corona Arch trail but reached by its own spur.
Full trail guideBowtie Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Time
- 1.5-2 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A pothole arch in the cliff face passed on the way to Corona. Usually done as one hike.
Full trail guideCorona Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Ascent
- 450 ft
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A 140-foot span that rivals anything in Arches, with no entry fee and no timed entry. Cables and a ladder on the slickrock.
Full trail guideMoab Rim
Hard- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A relentless slickrock climb up the 4WD route to the rim, with the whole valley laid out behind you.
Full trail guideMill Creek
Easy- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Time
- 1.5-2 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
The local swimming hole. A creek walk to a waterfall and plunge pool minutes from downtown Moab.
Full trail guideDellenbaugh Tunnel
Moderate- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Time
- 2 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
An elongated arch — locally called a tunnel — on the rim above Spring Canyon, reached across open desert.
Full trail guideBartlett Wash
Moderate- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Time
- 2 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
Wave-like slickrock formations in a broad wash. A favorite of photographers and slickrock wanderers.
Full trail guideLong Bow Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Time
- 2-2.5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A slickrock route above Poison Spider Mesa to a slender arch overlooking the Colorado River corridor.
Full trail guideJeep Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 3.8 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A short loop just outside town to an arch shaped uncannily like the grille of a Jeep. Big views, few people.
Full trail guideHidden Valley
Hard- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Time
- 2.5-3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A steep set of switchbacks up to a hanging valley above town, with a petroglyph panel at the far end.
Full trail guideHunter Canyon
Easy- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Time
- 2 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A shaded canyon-bottom walk past a natural arch and seasonal water. Easy grade with occasional boulder hopping.
Full trail guideJacksons Trail
Moderate- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A historic stock route climbing from the river corridor to the rim, with sweeping Colorado River views.
Full trail guideFisher Towers
Hard- Distance
- 4.4 mi
- Ascent
- 1,000 ft
- Time
- 2.5-3.5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
Below the 900-foot Titan and its neighbors. Loose sand, exposed ledges, and one ladder — poles strongly recommended.
Full trail guideGrandstaff Canyon
Moderate- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A perennial creek in a shaded canyon, ending at the 243-foot Morning Glory Natural Bridge.
Full trail guideGrandstaff Canyon to Morning Glory Arch
Moderate- Distance
- 5.0 mi
- Time
- 3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
The full out-and-back to the sixth-longest natural span in the United States, with creek crossings throughout.
Full trail guideKane Creek Canyon
Moderate- Distance
- 5.0 mi
- Time
- 3 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A canyon-bottom route along Kane Creek with rock art, cottonwoods, and frequent water crossings.
Full trail guideDome Plateau
Moderate- Distance
- 6.0 mi
- Time
- 3-4 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
Open slickrock domes northeast of Arches, with arches, dinosaur tracks, and almost no traffic.
Full trail guidePorcupine Rim
Hard- Distance
- 7.0 mi
- Time
- 4-5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
Better known as a mountain bike descent, but a serious rim hike with Castle Valley views the whole way.
Full trail guideHunter Canyon Rim
Moderate- Distance
- 8.5 mi
- Time
- 4-5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
The rim route above Hunter Canyon, with long slickrock stretches and views down into the drainage.
Full trail guideProfessor Creek / Mary Jane Canyon
Moderate- Distance
- 7.8 mi
- Ascent
- 500 ft
- Time
- 4-5 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A stream walk up a narrowing canyon to a box-end waterfall. You will get your feet wet — that is the appeal in summer.
Full trail guidePritchett Canyon
Hard- Distance
- 7.8 mi
- Time
- 5-6 hr
- Area
- BLM / Near Moab
A long canyon walk on a rugged 4WD route past Halls Bridge. Expect vehicles and deep sand.
Full trail guideLa Sal Mountains
High elevation. Snow into June. Summer heat escape.
3 trailsLa Sal Mountains Viewpoint
Easy- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Time
- 30-45 min
- Area
- La Sal Mountains
A short walk to a panorama across the range and down toward the red rock desert far below.
Full trail guideWarner Lake
Easy- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Time
- 1 hr
- Area
- La Sal Mountains
A gentle loop around a subalpine lake beneath Haystack Mountain. The easiest way into the La Sals.
Full trail guideOowah Lake to Clark Lake
Moderate- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Time
- 2-3 hr
- Area
- La Sal Mountains
An alpine escape at 8,800 feet. Aspen and spruce forest between two lakes — 30 degrees cooler than town.
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Common questions
What is the best hike in Moab?
Delicate Arch is the most famous, but Corona Arch is the better first hike for most visitors — a comparable 140-foot span on BLM land with no entrance fee and no timed entry reservation. If you only have time for one hike inside a national park, Delicate Arch in Arches or Mesa Arch at sunrise in Canyonlands are the standouts.
Which Moab hikes allow dogs?
Dogs are not permitted on trails in Arches or Canyonlands National Parks — not even on leash. They are welcome on leash at Dead Horse Point State Park and on most BLM trails near town, including Grandstaff Canyon, Mill Creek and Hunter Canyon. Use the Dogs filter above to see all 35 dog-friendly routes. Remember that slickrock burns paws in summer.
How hot is too hot to hike in Moab?
From June through early September, surface temperatures on exposed slickrock routinely exceed 140°F while the air temperature reads 100°F. Exposed routes — Delicate Arch, Corona Arch, Fisher Towers, Moab Rim — should be started before 7:00 AM or after 5:00 PM, or skipped entirely. Better summer options: shaded canyon walks with water like Professor Creek and Mill Creek, or the La Sal Mountains at 8,000+ feet, which run roughly 30°F cooler than town.
Do I need a reservation to hike in Arches?
Arches has used a seasonal timed entry reservation system in recent years, and the requirements change from year to year. Confirm the current status on the official National Park Service page before your trip rather than relying on any third-party site, including this one. BLM trails near Moab never require a reservation, which is one reason they are a reliable fallback if park entry is booked out.
How many trails are on this page?
All 64 — this is the complete index, not a top-ten list. 16 in Arches, 13 in Canyonlands, 2 at Dead Horse Point, 30 on BLM land near town, and 3 in the La Sal Mountains.