You will need your car to access Canyonlands and Arches, but you might know that already. (I am not aware of any shuttles for those parks, but they may exist.) Be aware that to get to Canyonlands, you will need to drive about 35 miles from Moab. Make sure you have plenty of fuel. I would suggest that you bring binoculars--the views are amazing.
I have a few suggestions for Arches, as it is one of my favorite places.
Uh oh, I just saw this on their website.
Arches National Park may be undergoing extensive road construction between March and October 2017. Devils Garden Campground may be inaccessible. Due to this potential construction, camping reservations are not available in 2017.
You may want to call them to see how much of the park is open and whether it is worth visiting.Oh--I now noticed that is says
2017! Whew! (Lots of advance notice!)
If you do go there, I would highly recommend hiking up to Delicate Arch at dusk. You should have a bright moon next week, and I think it is great to get up there at sunset and enjoy the moonrise. (Bring lights in case you need them on your way back.)
You will need your car to access Canyonlands and Arches, but you might know that already. (I am not aware of any shuttles for those parks, but they may exist.) Be aware that to get to Canyonlands, you will need to drive about 35 miles from Moab. Make sure you have plenty of fuel. I would suggest that you bring binoculars--the views are amazing.
I have a few suggestions for Arches, as it is one of my favorite places.
Uh oh, I just saw this on their website.
Arches National Park may be undergoing extensive road construction between March and October 2017. Devils Garden Campground may be inaccessible. Due to this potential construction, camping reservations are not available in 2017.
You may want to call them to see how much of the park is open and whether it is worth visiting.Oh--I now noticed that is says
2017! Whew! (Lots of advance notice!)
If you do go there, I would highly recommend hiking up to Delicate Arch at dusk. You should have a bright moon next week, and I think it is great to get up there at sunset and enjoy the moonrise. (Bring lights in case you need them on your way back.)
Here is a pic of me sitting under Delicate Arch. Sorry it is not great quality.
If Devils Garden is accessible, I would recommend that you go out to Devils Garden and do the hike that starts at the Devils Garden Trailhead and goes all the way to Dark Angel.
Bring lots of water on any hikes that you do. It will be dry and hot, even this early in the year.
Have fun!!