MOAB HIKE PICKER

Tell us your group size and ages — get the Moab-area hikes that actually fit, linked to full trail details. Free, no sign-up.

Your group

Adults (16–64)
Young kids (0–7)
Steers toward easy, short, kid-friendly
Older kids (8–15)
Seniors (65+)
Include strenuous / exposed hikes?
e.g. Delicate Arch (steep slickrock, no shade)
Bringing a dog?
No dogs on Arches/Canyonlands trails; Dead Horse Point is friendlier

No exact matches — here's the closest

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Moab Hiking FAQ

What is the easiest hike in the Moab area?

Short, paved or near-level walks are the easiest options — Mesa Arch (0.6 mi round trip) at Canyonlands Island in the Sky, the Windows Section loop at Arches, and the paved, ADA-accessible Dead Horse Point Overlook. Use the picker above with young kids in your group to see the gentlest trails that fit, with full details.

What is the best Moab hike for families with young kids?

Look for trails rated easy, marked kid-friendly, under ~2 miles, with little elevation gain and no permit. Mesa Arch, the Windows Section, and the Dead Horse Point rim path are classic short, big-payoff walks. The Hike Picker filters to exactly those when you add young kids to your group.

How hard is the Delicate Arch hike at Arches?

Delicate Arch is the park's marquee hike — about 3 miles round trip with roughly 480 ft of climbing and no shade, including a steep slickrock slope. It's strenuous in summer heat: carry 2+ quarts of water per person. The Devils Garden Trail (1.9 mi round trip to Landscape Arch, longer on the primitive loop) is the other big-payoff route. Include strenuous hikes in the picker to see these.

Which Moab hikes require a permit or reservation?

Most trails at Arches and Canyonlands are free with park entry and need no permit, and Arches has no timed-entry reservation in 2026. The exception is the Fiery Furnace at Arches, which requires a separate reservation booked on Recreation.gov (ranger-led hike $16/person or a self-guided permit $10/person). The picker flags any suggested hike that needs a permit.

Can I bring my dog on Moab-area trails?

Dogs are not allowed on hiking trails inside Arches or Canyonlands national parks (only on roads, in parking areas, and at campgrounds, leashed). Dead Horse Point State Park is more dog-friendly — leashed dogs are allowed on most trails. Check the dog box in the picker and it will only suggest trails where dogs are permitted.