Moab 2026 — Itinerary

Route A — The Canyon Loop (~40 mi loop · 4–5 hrs · Moderate)

Canyon Loop: Long Canyon → UT-313 → Shafer Trail (down) → Potash Road

• Long Canyon [Easy]
  ~11 mi one way · 1–1.5 hours
  A scenic and easy off-road trail through a narrow, dramatic canyon with towering Wingate sandstone walls on both sides. Located off UT-313, Long Canyon is a hidden gem that many visitors drive right past on their way to Canyonlands. Features the memorable Pucker Pass — a tight pinch point where the canyon walls close in.
• Shafer Trail & Potash Road [Moderate]
  ~40 mi loop · 4–5 hours
  An iconic Moab loop combining the dramatic cliff-carved switchbacks of Shafer Trail with the scenic Colorado River corridor of Potash Road. Shafer's famous switchbacks descend ~1,200 feet from the mesa top on a narrow shelf road with sheer drop-offs — one of the most photographed off-road roads in the world. Potash Road follows the river past ancient petroglyphs, dinosaur tracks, and striking blue evaporation ponds.

Route B — Onion Creek (~23 mi RT · 2–4 hrs · Easy)

Scenic canyon drive with 20+ water crossings — a mellower alternative.

• Onion Creek [Easy]
  ~23 mi round trip · 2–4 hours
  A scenic canyon drive with 20+ creek crossings, winding through towering red rock walls with views of Fisher Towers and the La Sal Mountains. One of Moab's most photogenic easy trails — and a perfect excuse to use your Cybertruck's Wade Mode. An ideal Route B alternate for Friday: mellower pace, stunning scenery, and a more relaxed start to the weekend.

If we finish early — bonus options

• Gemini Bridges → Four Arches Canyon [Easy]
  ~15 mi one-way · 2–3 hours
  A connected route pairing two of Moab's most photogenic easy-to-moderate trails. Start with Gemini Bridges — a mostly-gravel road leading to the iconic twin natural rock bridges you can walk out onto for jaw-dropping canyon views. From there, push west into Four Arches Canyon, a slickrock drive through a remote side canyon featuring four distinct natural arches and dramatic rock formations. A great bonus run if the main Friday route wraps up early, or a perfect low-commitment option for groups who want something scenic without a full-day drive.
• Explore Arches National Park
  Paved scenic drive through 2,000+ natural sandstone arches. 10 min north of Moab.

Route A (~42 mi RT · 4–6 hrs)

• Hurrah Pass [Easy]
  ~26 mi round trip · 2–3 hours
  A scenic ridgeline crossing high above the Colorado River with 360° panoramic views of the river corridor, Anticline Overlook, and the La Sal Mountains. The first major waypoint on the Chicken Corners route — and a stunning standalone destination.
• Chicken Corners [Moderate]
  ~42 mi round trip · 4–6 hours
  A long scenic drive through Kane Springs Canyon, over Hurrah Pass, and along dramatic cliff-edge shelves above the Colorado River. The trail ends at the aptly named Chicken Corners — a narrow ledge with 500-foot drops and views of Thelma & Louise Point.

Route B (~14 mi loop · 2–4 hrs)

• Buttes and Towers [Moderate]
  ~14 mi loop · 2–4 hours
  Loop around Monitor and Merrimac — two massive freestanding buttes rising dramatically from the desert floor. The trail offers close-up views of these imposing formations along with Determination Towers and sweeping views of the Book Cliffs and La Sal Mountains.

Route C · Expert (~9.4 mi loop · 3–4 hrs) — Fins & Things at Sand Flats

• Fins & Things [Difficult]
  ~9.4 mi one-way loop · 3–4 hours · Armor recommended
  A Jeep Badge of Honor trail in the Sand Flats Recreation Area — 10 miles of steep slickrock climbs and even steeper descents across iconic sandstone fins. Big La Sal Mountain views and grippy sandstone reward committed drivers. Same trailhead as Hell's Revenge and a true Moab badge for anyone running it in a Cybertruck.

Route A — Easy-Moderate Morning (~4 hrs total)

• Copper Ridge [Easy]
  ~4–6 mi round trip · 1–2 hours
  Drive to the famous Copper Ridge Sauropod Dinosaur Tracksite — one of the most significant and accessible dinosaur track sites in the Moab area. Well-preserved tracks from 150-million-year-old sauropods and theropods with BLM interpretive signs.
• Willow Springs Road [Easy]
  ~10–12 mi one way · 1–2 hours
  A scenic backcountry drive north of Moab through colorful desert terrain and historic uranium mining country. Connects to Copper Ridge dinosaur tracks and offers views toward Arches National Park — a quieter alternative to park roads.
• Eye of the Whale [Easy]
  ~18 mi round trip · 2–3 hours
  A rewarding drive to a striking natural arch formation in the Hatch Point area. The arch dramatically frames the sky and surrounding desert — less crowded than the famous Moab trails and perfect for photography.

Route B — Hard Morning (3–4 hrs)

Terrestrial Armor kit recommended.

• Hell's Revenge [Difficult]
  ~6.5 mi · 2–5 hours · Armor recommended
  One of Moab's most iconic and challenging slickrock trails. Steep sandstone fins, tilted rock faces, and the infamous Hell's Gate obstacle. Proven doable in a Cybertruck — but armor is strongly recommended.

Afternoon — Everyone

• Whitewash Sand Dunes [Moderate]
  11–20 mi · 3–4 hours
  A 1,400-acre open OHV area featuring sand dunes, red rock formations, and cottonwood-lined washes. Multiple routes wind through sandy terrain, slickrock, and desert washes. Great half-day side trip.