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Things to see in Moab, Utah (United States): 22 places and when to go
Moab, Utah is a town in United States, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (12), Nature (10), Mountains (3). The best known are Arches National Park, Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.5737, -109.5492
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 948 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Tukuhnikivatz, at 3,810 m.
What to see in Moab, Utah
The places in and around Moab, Utah, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Arches National ParkNational park in Grand County, Utah, United States17 km
- Delicate ArchFreestanding natural arch in Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, United States19 km
- Landscape ArchNatural arch in Arches National Park, Grand County, Utah, United States25 km
- Dead Horse Point State ParkState park in Utah17 km
- Double ArchNatural arch in Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, United States13 km
- Balanced RockRock formation in Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, United States14 km
- Castleton TowerRock pillar in Grand County, Utah, United States18 km
- Mount WaasUtah, USA – 12331 ft/3758 m28 km
- Mount TukuhnikivatzMountain in San Juan County, Utah, United States29 km
- Wall ArchFormer natural arch in Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, United States25 km
- Geyser Pass YurtHiking29 km
- Gold Basin YurtHiking28 km
- Jimmey Keen Summer YurtHiking21 km
- Yurt 1Hiking17 km
- Yurt 2Hiking17 km
- Yurt 3Hiking17 km
- Yurt 4Hiking17 km
- Yurt 5Hiking17 km
- Yurt 6Hiking20 km
- Yurt 7Hiking20 km
- Yurt 8Hiking20 km
- Yurt 9Hiking20 km
When to go to Moab, Utah
The best time to visit Moab, Utah is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebPossible10:33
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:06
- JunBest time14:41
- JulBest time14:27
- AugBest time13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. In July, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Moab, Utah
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 948 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Moab, Utah?
The best known: Arches National Park, Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, Dead Horse Point State Park, Double Arch. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Moab, Utah?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.
How do you get to Moab, Utah?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 948 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Moab, Utah as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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