Moab Utah Local Blogs

I had made it a tradition a few years in a row to head to Moab, Utah in either the Spring or Fall for a week of Mountain Biking. Unfortunately, this year, Moab is not on the vacation agenda but it won’t go unnoticed.

Where to Stay:
I’ve never stayed in the same campground in Moab: once down river; once up river; and once at the Slickrock Trailhead. We had the hardest time finding an open site at Slickrock, having to make early morning visits to the site, but it was well worth it and we were able to ride trails directly from our campsite. The campgrounds down river provided a lot of much needed shade and were a little quieter. Up river campsites were a bit barren when we were there because they had just burned all the tamarisk, an invasive plant species, but they might be looking better now. There were no showers at the campgrounds we stayed in. Some of the larger campgrounds/RV parks in town have a full list of amenities and of course, you can always stay in a motel or hotel. Most campgrounds in town will let you pay for a shower and to do laundry but we also enjoyed spending our last night in the area in an actual lodge so we could clean up and have a relaxing night in a bed before returning home.

Where to Eat:
A huge grocery store made it easy for us to cook many of our own meals but we did venture out to a restaurant on occasion. You really can’t go wrong when selecting a restaurant. Everything from a coffee shop, smoothie stand, greasy diner, organic café, and Mexican, Italian, and Chinese restaurants are available.

Where to Bike:
Oh, the list is endless. There are of course the most popular rides like Slickrock and Porcupine Rim, but there are so many others to choose from. Take a look at some of the trail descriptions provided here but I also recommend getting a guide book on the Moab trails, buying the $1 or $2 maps for individual trails at the visitor center as well as asking a local bike shop about their favorite ride. Note that you need to set up a shuttle for some rides and there are many local outfitters that offer this service.

Where to Refresh:
You’ll find other amenities like wifi at the local library or in a couple different coffee shops. The visitor center is right downtown and is a great resource for all questions on lodging, activities, restaurants, etc.

Since I couldn’t make it to Moab this year, hopefully you can go enjoy it for me!