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Moab is an amazing area in Utah that has world-class outdoor recreation year-round. Slick Rock Lodge is the perfect vacation lodge for groups of family or friends coming to Moab to explore this spectacular area and experience a trip of a lifetime. This blog will discuss some of our favorite outdoor recreation around Moab during the winter months.

From November to March the winter weather makes Moab a little chilly and there is typically a little snow around Moab blanketing the red sandstone. This is a quieter time of year and provides some unique scenery with the white snow against the red sandstone. It is a wonderful time of year for photographers and nature lovers to spend time in this area enjoying the peace and tranquility of winter while taking photographs of the amazing red rock arches and canyons with a snowy winter landscape.

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are wonderful to visit any month of the year, but the winter in Moab is a special time of year to visit these two amazing national parks. One advantage of the winter is the crowds are smaller. During the winter months groups can typically get into both parks without a problem and find parking for their entire group. Other times of the year this can be a challenge. The winter can also provide some amazing views and scenery of iconic arches and canyons with blankets of snow. It is a unique and breathtaking experience to experience these amazing national parks during the Moab winter.

Mountain biking and hiking are some of our favorite outdoor recreation activities in Moab and winter is no different. Hiking and mountain biking trails around Moab are beautiful in the winter months and the patches of snow on the red sandstone create even more scenery and beauty to enjoy on these trails during the winter.

Jeep riding is also a great winter activity in Moab. Canyonlands and the surrounding area is a great place to take a jeep ride and enjoy the magnificent canyons and red rock formations. The winter provides these same great opportunities with smaller crowds and less competition for obstacles and trails.

Winter in Moab is a wonderful time to explore and enjoy outdoor recreation. We hope to see you this winter at Slick Rock Lodge for some winter recreation!