Moab, Utah with Kids
Here are some ideas of kids things to do in Moab. I also have info for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
Morning Glory (aka: Negro Bill Canyon – renamed Grandstaff Canyon)
The 2 mile trail follows a creek with various creek crossings and plenty of shade. At the end is the Morning Glory Bridge spanning of 243 feet. Do be aware of the poison ivy along particular sections of the trail and by Morning Glory Bridge. Takes about 4 hours. More info here and here.
4x4 Razor trails
We usually rent from High Point Hummer. They also do hummer tours. They can recommend the best trials but we love these.
Finns and things
Hells revenge
Gemini bridges
Hoo raw pass and chicken corner
Behind the rocks
Potash road to Thelma and Louise point
Shafer road switchbacks
Grand staff canyon trail
Rotary Park 680 Millcreek Dr.
Five minutes from downtown Moab, shaded grassy area, bike trail, volleyball, playground and music park. Industrial materials have been shaped into eclectic musical instruments. More info here.
Moab Backyard Theater
Magic shows, jazz and bluegrass music, and Western movie nights! View the schedule.
River rafting
Daily rafting trips are available from March through October for ages 6+. We love using the Moab Adventure Center, a division of Western River Expeditions.
Moab Giants - Dianosaur park
They have a loop of recreated life-size dinosaurs, you can dig for bones, watch a movie and play on their playground. Fairly pricey.
Dinosaur Tracks
Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail, contains traces (vertebrae, bone fragments and impressions) of a variety of dinosaur species. Visitors can also view the remnants of an old copper mill and the Halfway Stage Station, a rest stop for travelers during the turn of the century as they traveled from the railroad at Thompson to Moab. Click here to download a brochure.
The Copper Ridge Sauropod Tracksite discovered in 1989, reveals the first brontosaurus trackway reported from Utah, as well as trackways of four theropods of various sizes. The dinosaurs walked in several directions across a ripple-marked sand deposit that had accumulated in an ancient river channel. Click here to download a brochure.
Moab Golf
Moab also has a great golf course for kids. Pretty easy and reasonable and not too crowded.
Paved Biking Trails
Mill Creek Parkway - A pedestrian and bicycle path that follows Mill Creek
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Goose Island to Bike Pedestrian Bridge over the Colorado River.
Mountain Biking with Kids
Bar M Loop - is a fairly easy ride technically. Elevation change is modest at about 300 feet. Many families ride this trail, including baby trailers and trail-a-bikes.
Intrepid Trail – With slickrock sections, looping singletrack, sandy washes, and incredible scenery, the Intrepid Trail System provides a great taste of what Moab mountain biking is all about. This is the perfect ride for families and offers spectacular views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park.
Other Bike Trails – For more family fun biking, contact one of Moab’s fine tour operators for one of the following tours or to have a them customize a bike tour for your family.
Moab Rec Center Pool
Fishers Towers - cool, but not an amazing end point http://www.discovermoab.com/pdf/fishertowers.pdf
Sand hill - end of town by arches entrance
Restaurants
Our favorite restaurants are:
The Blue pig - fabulous Barbeque
Pasta jays - Italian
Moab Brewery - American
Dewey’s
Broken Oar
Spitfire
Restaurant at Sorel - river grill or communal dining (resort up from red cliffs)
