Tips to Visit Arches During Peak Times

Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail

Tips to Visit Arches During Peak Times

  1. Purchase a pass at the Moab Information Center, downtown Moab, or online and help speed up the line
  2. Check the Arches Entrance Station Webcam
  3. Arrive before 7 AM or after 2 PM 
  4. Stay flexible when enjoying the park; if popular locations are busy, explore lesser-traveled areas

Remember: Arches is just one stop among all there is to see and do in Moab read more...

Who is Moab

What makes Moab truly extraordinary isn't its breathtaking landscapes—it's the creative, lively, close-knit community of just over 6,000 locals who call this place home. Meet a few of them in the Who is Moab docuseries.

Find your local guide at DiscoverMoab.com.

 


 

Dirt Biking: The Welch Family

There are over 75 guide companies here, offering to show visitors the deeper sides of Moab—guides like Kaleigh and Tyler Welch, a seventh-generation Moab family who run a dirt biking guide company. 


 

Art: Serena Supplee

Moab, Utah is a gateway town to amazing outdoor recreation—but it's also a hub for artists. Programs like Community Artist in the Parks, events like the Red Rock Arts Festival, and spaces like Moab Arts and Moab Made all contribute to a thriving local art scene. Serena Supplee's art can be found throughout the town of Moab and the nearby parks and trails—look for Larry the Lizard, her newest creation, along Highway 128.


 

Offroading: Dave Hellman

Moab, Utah is home to thousands of miles of motorized trails. The best way to explore those trails is with a seasoned local guide: guides out here are the fast track to what's good, showing you the best spots and keeping you safe while doing so. And they're excellent drivers, too! Dave Hellman has been guiding for years—and he's ready to show you the way. 


 

Rafting: James Tockstein

Moab, Utah is the only town in Utah with access to Colorado River recreation. Trips here include the mild Fisher Towers or Daily sections, which can be done in just a few hours, or the exciting Westwater Canyon or Cataract Canyon sections, which can take multiple days. Local guides, like James Tockstein, make river trips easy!