page_title: Moab, Utah
section_title: Recreation
hierarchical_section_title: Moab, Utah / Recreation
caption_attribution_description: English: Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, USA Deutsch: Delicate Arch, Arches-Nationalpark, USA
context_page_description: Moab is a city on the southern edge of Grand County in southeastern Utah in the western United States, known for its dramatic scenery. The population was 5,046 at the 2010 census, and in 2018 the population was estimated to be 5,322. It is the county seat and largest city in Grand County. Moab attracts many tourists annually, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands national parks. The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the Slickrock Trail, and for off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari.
context_section_description: Moab is known for its opportunities for outdoor recreation in stunning natural settings; activities include the following:
  4x4: Multi-day camping trips in Canyonlands National Park on the White Rim Road, and Extreme 4x4 at Sand Flats Recreation Area among other areas
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Colorado River. The area's most famous sections of the Colorado are Westwater Canyon which is upstream from Moab and Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park which is downstream.
  Canoe trips on the Green River
  Mountain biking: Hundreds of miles of trails easily accessible
  Road biking: The annual Skinny Tire Festival is held in Moab, including a century ride
  Rock climbing: A true international destination for climbers
  BASE jumping: Legal in many areas near Moab
  Hiking and backpacking: Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and thousands of square miles of BLM and national forest lands surround Moab.
  Slacklining/highlining: World record for long highlines was performed here
caption: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park near Moab
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