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Colorado River & Moab, Utah: Area Highlights

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GETTING TO MOAB, UTAH

Moab, Utah is located 30 miles south of I-70 on US Highway 191 near Arches and Canyonlands National Park. You will find numerous dining and lodging options, guides and information, and all other services a traveler might normally need.

Moab is an active, popular town in the heart of the beautiful Red Rock Canyon country of southeastern Utah. It plays host to the thousands who visit southeastern Utah to take advantage of the area's great recreational opportunities. From Moab, one can conveniently hike in Arches and Canyonlands National Park, mountain bike on the famous Moab Slick Rock Trail, whitewater raft the Colorado River, tackle the thousands of miles of rugged canyon roads in four-wheel drive vehicles or horseback ride amidst the alpine beauty of the La Sal Mountains.

The nearest major airports are located in Salt Lake City, Utah or Grand Junction, Colorado. Driving time from Salt Lake City is approximately 3½ hours (244 miles), from Grand Junction 1½ hours (113 miles). Charter flights are available from both airports. It is required that you arrive in Moab the night prior to your expedition departure.

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