Moab/Lake Powell
Jul 13, 2009 | 1:10 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: UA, DL
Posts: 285
Moab/Lake Powell
I'm going to be driving down to Moab/Lake Powell from DEN in late July for a few days - most likely Friday-Tuesday (incl driving time)
Just wondering if anybody has any recommendations of what to do, where to stay, places to eat and things to see. We'll have a few adults and some teens going with us, so we are on a moderate budget.
I talked to some Moab natives, but they weren't much help. Maybe you FT-ers can help me out
Just wondering if anybody has any recommendations of what to do, where to stay, places to eat and things to see. We'll have a few adults and some teens going with us, so we are on a moderate budget.
I talked to some Moab natives, but they weren't much help. Maybe you FT-ers can help me out
Jul 15, 2009 | 12:36 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rocky Mountains, CO
Programs: Steerage
Posts: 73
I havent done Lake Powell, but I have been to Moab several times. Ill start with the obvious its going to be HOT. Plan to be inside or in the car mid-day, and plan outdoor activities for the mornings and evenings. Bring lots of water.
The first thing you should do when you get to Moab is head to the Arches visitor center and make a reservation for the Fiery Furnace guided hike. Spots fill up several days in advance, and you can only make reservations in person. The hike is beautiful, and well worth the trouble and the cost.
We usually camp, and when we do stay in hotels is usually just someplace cheap to shower and have a soft bed after sleeping on the ground for several days. That said, we spent a night at the Riverside Inn in Moab and were pleasantly surprised. The room was very clean, and they may have had a pool and breakfast. It wasnt cheap, but it was a Saturday night in prime season (fall) and we were walk-ins looking for the last rooms available in town. I imagine you can find better deals in summer with reservations. They dont seem to be on any of the booking sites, so they are relatively off the radar. There is also a brand-new Hampton Inn in town. It was still under construction when I was there in March.
For things to do, Arches and Canyonlands are must-sees. There is plenty of hiking, 4WD, rock climbing, rafting and mountain biking in the parks or the general area. There are a lot of petroglyphs around, if that interests you. I was unimpressed with Dead Horse Point State Park. There is only one viewpoint, which isnt much different than the views from Canyonlands.
For food, the Moab Brewery is a good bet for burgers. Zax is a decent pizza place, but nothing special.
The first thing you should do when you get to Moab is head to the Arches visitor center and make a reservation for the Fiery Furnace guided hike. Spots fill up several days in advance, and you can only make reservations in person. The hike is beautiful, and well worth the trouble and the cost.
We usually camp, and when we do stay in hotels is usually just someplace cheap to shower and have a soft bed after sleeping on the ground for several days. That said, we spent a night at the Riverside Inn in Moab and were pleasantly surprised. The room was very clean, and they may have had a pool and breakfast. It wasnt cheap, but it was a Saturday night in prime season (fall) and we were walk-ins looking for the last rooms available in town. I imagine you can find better deals in summer with reservations. They dont seem to be on any of the booking sites, so they are relatively off the radar. There is also a brand-new Hampton Inn in town. It was still under construction when I was there in March.
For things to do, Arches and Canyonlands are must-sees. There is plenty of hiking, 4WD, rock climbing, rafting and mountain biking in the parks or the general area. There are a lot of petroglyphs around, if that interests you. I was unimpressed with Dead Horse Point State Park. There is only one viewpoint, which isnt much different than the views from Canyonlands.
For food, the Moab Brewery is a good bet for burgers. Zax is a decent pizza place, but nothing special.