Moab guide books for hikers
 

Hi - What's your favorite guide book for the Moab area? I am interested in a general guide AND a hiking specific guide.
Thanks,
sue

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The most comprehensive is Utah's National Parks by Adkinson (that's a hiking book) I have used it to plan trips in Arches, Canyonlands and National Bridges. The HIker's Guide to Utah has highlight trips which are very good. How long do you have? How many miles do you want to do? How far do you want to drive?

Hi - I've been moving so haven't checked this in a while. Thanks for the reply. We have a week. Will hike anywhere from 1 to 8 hours. Don't mind driving an hour to get somewhere great- or more. Love Utah. Have been to Zion and Bryce for hiking. Have a lot to do yet so don't mind buying a couple of guide books.
Thanks, sue

Hi Sue,

You are going to love Moab! If you don't find a great book, just stop in to the Visitor's Center on Main Street. They have a good book section and very helpful folks.

Some of my favorites

Arches - Delicte Arch, Double O Arch, Firey Furnace

Canyonlands - Mesa Arch, Upheaval Dome

outside the parks - on the road along the CO River going east from town - Negro Bill Canyon to Rainbow Arch

on the Potash Rd - west from town, the Corona Arch

Have fun!

We just purchased 50 Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks by Rod Adkison and it has some great info about hikes that can be done in one day or less for Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef.

Sorry, not a book recommendation, but while you are in Arches National Park take the hike to Landscape arch. Make sure to read the sign posted near the arch.