Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway (U-128)
Places to Visit
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With the greatest concentration of natural stone arches and bridges in the world, this national park is a treat for the imagination. Early settlers thought the arches and pillars evidence of an ancient civilization.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located about 5 miles north of Moab, on Hwy 191.
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This BLM-managed area has several campsites, and offers access to the river, a nice beach, disabled access facilities and picnic areas.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located about 6 miles from the byway's junction with Highway 191.
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This wood-and-iron suspension bridge across the Colorado River was built in 1916.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located about 21 miles from the byway's junction with Highway 191.
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Fisher Towers Recreation Area (UT)
These rock pinnacles soar above a maze of red- and purple-hued canyons.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located about 12 miles from the byway's junction with Highway 191.
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Known as a world class recreation town, Moab is also home to Indian rock art, dinosaur track sites, and dinosaur bone sites.
Location: On U-191, about 30 miles south of I-70.
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This canyon is well-known locally for its hiking opportunities. A 2-mile hike along a perennial clear stream in scenic canyon country leads to Morning Glory Natural Bridge.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located 3 miles from the byway's junction with Highway 191.
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This premier (and insanely popular) mountain biking trail travels through rugged redrock terrain just east of Moab. A short practice loop will whet your appetite for the main course (experts only.)
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located in the Sand Flats area northeast of Moab. Parts of the trail are actually just a few hundred feet from the byway (straight up.)
