OUR TIPS FOR MOAB, GRAND JUNCTION AND GREEN RIVER
Getting to Moab
Below we have covered air and ground transportation options and lodging
and restaurant recommendations once you arrive. Call our office with
any questions (800) 626-7335.
Flying Directly to Moab
Salmon Air provices daily service to Moab's Canyonlands Airport from
Salt Lake City. Call them for information and reservations at (800)
448-3413 or visit their website:
www.salmonair.com.
From Grand Junction, Colorado
You can catch a connecting flight into Grand Junction on Delta, United
or America West Airlines.
Thrifty Rental Car in Grand Junction offers one-way rentals to Moab
(800) 373-0277. Thrifty is located inside the Moab Valley Inn, local
number (435) 259-7317. Driving time is less than 2 hours and if driving
during daylight take the scenic route 128.
From Salt Lake City, Utah
Big Horn Shuttle (www.bighornexpress.com) runs a Ground Shuttle Service (888) 655-RIDE (7433)
shuttle time is 4.5 hours. If renting a car drive time is 4 hours. If
renting a car please know you must return it to Salt Lake City or pay an
exorbitant drop fee.
Weather in Moab
Check out Moab's current conditions at
weather.com
Other Helpful Resources
DiscoverMoab.com is a great general info page, with everything from a
calendar, to current weather conditions, to area history.
Chile Pepper Bike Shop: Rentals, repairs, shuttle info, maps, and everything
else you need to get on your bike and into the great outdoors.
MOAB LODGING INFORMATION
Here are our handpicked recommendations:
Bed & Breakfasts
The Dream Keeper Inn (888) 230-3247: Quiet location, walking distance from
restaurants and shops, pool, hot tub and huge yard.
Sunflower Hill B&B (435) 259-2974: Moab's finest. American and European
antiques. Ask for a room in the Garden Cottage. Very private. Hot tub,
gardens, lots of charm.
Cali Cochita B&B 888-429-8112: Quaint home with hot tub, beautiful rooms
& antique furnishings and a superb breakfast chef.
Moderately Priced
Red Stone Inn
(800) 772-1972: Bike friendly hotel, bikes can be brought in to rooms!
Kitchenettes w/ microwave, coffee maker, reasonable!
Big Horn Lodge
(800) 325-6171: Also very bike friendly. New furnishings.
More expensive, the "Best" Hotels
The Gonzo Inn
(800) 791-4044: The "nicest" in Moab. Uniquely furnished. Bike friendly
with pool and spa
Canyonlands Best Western (800) 528-1234: First rate hotel near center of town
Campgrounds
Up the Creek Campground (435) 260-1888: Beautiful, quiet & shaded walk-in
campground near downtown Moab
Resorts or Ranches
Sorrel River Ranch Resort (877) 359-2715: Luxury accommodations on the Colorado
River 18 miles from Moab
Red Cliffs Lodge
(866) 812-2002: Adventure combined with luxury at this lodge on banks
of Colorado River.
Nightly Condo Rentals/Lodging Resources
Moab Property Management (800)748-4386: Located downtown, Moab Property
Management has the scoop on places to stay all year round.
Moab Vacation Properties 1-888-MOAB-LVR: MVP offers Moab's finest nightly
lodging properties at an affordable price.
GREEN RIVER LODGING INFORMATION
Best Western River Terrace (800) 528-1234 or (435) 564-3401.
Comfort Inn
(800) 228-5150
Check out the John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River if you have
time!
GRAND JUNCTION LODGING INFORMATION
Tours starting in Grand Junction meet at America's Best Value Inn
America's Best Value Horizon Inn (970) 245-1410 or (800) 544-3782
Holiday Inn
(970) 243-6790 or (888) 489-9796
Ramada Inn (970)
241-8411 or (800) 228-2828
Budget Host
(970) 243-6050 or (800) 283-4678 Check out the beautiful drive through
the Colorado National Monument while in town.
Moab Restaurants — The one's that we eat at!
Center Cafe
259-4295: Fine dining, the best Caesar salad in town. Make reservations
Moab Brewery
259-6333: The good local brewpub - best variety
The Desert
Bistro: 259-0756. Great atmosphere and menu. One of the finer dining
experiences in Moab.
Buck's Grill
House: 259-5201 Excellent food - nouveau western
Green River Restaurants
Ray's Tavern:
Center of town, great burgers - a classic!
Tamarisk:
located next to Best Western River Terrace.
Grand Junction Restaurants
Il Bistro
Italiano: 400 Main St. (Downtown)
RockSlide
MicroBrewery: 401 Main St. (Downtown)
Good Pastures:
On Horizon Drive near hotels and airport
ACTIVITIES BEYOND BIKING
Rock Climbing
Moab Cliffs & Canyons 435-259-3317 - Guided climbing, canyoneering and
rappelling.
Desert Highlights
800-747-1342 - Guided canyoneering and rappelling adventures.
Moab Desert Adventures 435-260-2404 - Consider a professional climbing guide
to explore Moab's red rock desert.
Rafting/Canoeing
Canyon Voyages
(800)733-6007
Western River Expeditions/Moab Adventure Center 888-622-4097
Tag-a-Long (800)
(453) 3292 (also for 4wd tours of Canyonlands)
Red River Canoe
(435) 259-7722
Horseback Riding
Pack Creek Ranch
(435) 259-5505
Cowboy Trails
(435) 259-7410
Hiking
Arches National
Park: there are a variety of great hikes to find wonderful arches.
Corona Arch:
Located 9 miles down the Potash Rd. north of Moab, short hike to a
spectacular arch.
Needles District
of Canyonlands National Park: Great day and overnight hiking but
further from Moab (75 miles).
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