Best Moab Hikes Not In Arches

Tucked deep in the desert backcountry, far from the buzz of well-trodden trails, this little-known canyon path offers a sense of exploration that rivals anything in Arches National Park—without the crowds or the arches. The trail carves through towering sandstone walls, narrowing at times into a winding corridor of soft light and echoing silence. Smooth rock underfoot, the occasional scramble, and the constant curve of the canyon make it feel like you’re discovering something for the first time. Around each bend, the landscape shifts—sunlit domes, twisted rock formations, and bursts of desert color that feel almost surreal. It’s beautiful, wild, and oddly playful, like the land itself is guiding you through a secret it’s been keeping for centuries. You’re unlikely to see another soul, and that solitude only sharpens the sense that this place is yours alone, just for now.

DURATION: 5 HOURS

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE (Best suites for those who can easily walk 3-4 miles)

FOCUS: WALKING, ICONIC LOCATIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY

RIDE: SMOOTH, SMALL GROUP VEHICLE WITH BIG SCENIC WINDOWS

GROUP SIZE: 6-9  (average 7)

START TIME: 7:30AM

GUEST MINIMUM: 2

FREE PICK UP: Included from all Moab City Limits Hotels, Moab City Limits RV parks, Moab City Limits Airbnbs

NATIONAL PARK ENTRY: Free with an existing park pass or $15/pp per park extra.