The Best of Arches National Park in One Day
Arches is a popular stop on a Southwest road trip. If you're short on time, this itinerary will let you see the best of Arches National Park in one day.
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Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
Hiking, Biking, Scenic Drives
Description
Forge your own path through the rock arches, canyon-carving rivers, and ever-present ancient cultures of Southeastern Utah with Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks. Inside you’ll find:
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- Flexible Itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas for day trips to each park, road trips, and more
- The Best Hikes in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks: Detailed trail descriptions, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options
- Experience the Outdoors: Climb dramatic stone bridges and slickrock bluffs to Delicate Arch, and find the perfect spot for a red rock photo-op. Join a ranger-led hike through Arches’ Fiery Furnace, or a half-day rafting tour down the Colorado River. Hike to mesa-top vistas, mountain bike through high-desert canyons, and explore countless backcountry trails. Visit the Ancestral Puebloan preservation at Hovenweep National Monument, and enjoy a couple microbrews with mountain biking locals in Moab
- How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours
- Where to Stay: Spend a night in a riverfront lodge, or sleep under the stars with campgrounds, resorts, and more both inside and outside the park
- Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughout
- Expertise and know-how from seasoned explorers W.C. McRae and Judy Jewell
Exploring more of Utah’s natural wonders? Try Moon Zion & Bryce. For full coverage of America’s national parks, check out Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 62 National Parks.
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Canyonlands National Park Campgrounds
Canyonlands National Park campgrounds are few and far between in its four districts. Find information on where and how to camp in each district.
Red Rocks Road Trip: See All of Utah’s National Parks in a Week
Despite their proximity to one another, rugged terrain and lack of roads mean visiting all of Utah's national parks requires a lot of driving. Get in a road-trip frame of mind, cue up some playlists and podcasts, and enjoy the open road with this itinerary that explores Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks.
