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Moab is an amazing outdoor recreation area year-round, but as the children go back to school in August and summer vacations end the crowds die down a bit, the weather starts to cool, and the Moab area becomes even more magical.  The warm afternoons and cool nights in September and October make it a spectacular time to visit Moab. All the world-class recreation is still available, and the mild temperatures are perfect for enjoying the outdoors. 

Many visitors enjoy jeeping and ATV riding in the fall. The winding dirt roads and jeep trails that go around Moab, Canyonlands, and the Manti-La Sal Mountains make Moab a dream place to explore with your jeep and side by side.  Mountain biking in the fall is also a great way to explore Moab and the world-famous red rock formations and scenery. 

The Colorado River through Moab and just south of Moab also provides some great fall recreation opportunities for those that love playing on the river. The Colorado River provides excellent white-water rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding and playing in the water. 

Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are always great to visit, hike, and take photographs. Families will love the arches, red rock formations and canyons.  In September and October, the weather is great, and the national parks are much less crowded in the fall.  The petroglyphs and Native American ruins around Canyonlands are amazing, unique places to explore and provide a great destination at the end of your ATV ride or hike.

Moab is an outdoor recreation town all year, but fall may be our favorite time of year to have an outdoor adventure in this area.  This fall spend a weekend in Moab and enjoy some of the world-class outdoor recreation that Moab has to offer.  We hope to see you soon at Slick Rock Lodge!