With so many different activities for all different levels of thrill seekers Moab is an absolute gem when it comes to finding the right activities for your elopement day. I’m here to recommend some of the best local finds to bring some fun and entertainment to your big day!
For the adrenaline junky Moab definalty will fill that need for a death defying experience from base jumping from their towering red rock canyons to testing your vehicles horsepower on miles of unpaved roads the options are limitless.
here are my top pick of Moab activities to fill your day
Thrill Seekers
The Moab Swing https://moabropeswing.com/
The Moab Swing offers one of most adrenaline inducing activities that the area has to offer at no experience needed. Located just outside of Moab you will shuttle to the top of a 500ft cliff where you’ll be given a safety briefing by trained professionals and be outfitted with a harness all you have to do is be brave enough to jump. they capture drone footage as you swing so you’ll get a sick video to remember your death defying jump to show off to all your friend. Once you swing loses momentum the built-in motor will pull you right back up to the top so you won’t have to hike back up! The great thing about this company is they do allow spectators so if one of you Isn’t super into jumping off of cliffs you are allowed to watch from the sidelines at just the cost of the shuttle.
Moab Skydiving https://www.skydivemoab.com/
There is nothing quite like getting an aerial view of a area as grand as the one Moab has to offer. Skydive Moab has the highest, most affordable jumps in the country! Voted one of the top 10 most scenic skydiving centers in the world! Jump out of plane at13,000FT above ground level and enjoy a 55 second freefall The jump its self is fairly fast. 15-20 minute flight to altitude, a minute of freefall, and 5-7 minutes under the parachute.
Moab Cowboy https://moabcowboy.com/
With seven generations of experience Moab Cowboy offers sunset, morning as well as custom 4×4 tours. the tour include views of Hell’s Revenge which has very steep climbs and descents and has a twisting, turning trail that leads you over some of Moab’s toughest Slickrock. At a few points, Hell’s Revenge crosses the Slickrock Bike Trail. Views include the La Sal Mountains, the Colorado River, the Moab Faultline, Arches National Park, Sandflats Recreational Area, and Moab itself. Another option is their Hurrah Pass sunset tour: This tour comes with photo and informative stops at Tombstone Rocks, Birthing Rock Petroglyph, & Hurrah Pass Culminating with a spectacular canyon lands sunset and stargazing in Kane Springs Canyon. This tour is rated easy and is great for beginners or for people wanting to get out and explore some of the scenic Wild West. All tours you have the option to drive the vehicle yourself or let your guide drive you around
peaceful activates
Moab Horses https://moabhorses.com/
Hauer Ranch offers the fun of horse riding near Moab through miles of scenic open range in some of the most spectacular views horseback riding is one of the most relaxing ways to view the red rock scenery. Enjoy the peace and quiet as you mosey by the Colorado River, cross Onion Creek and see panoramas of famous movie sites. Enjoy the unchanged splendor of the landscape. Moab horses offers custom horseback and mule riding in the desert splendor of Professor Valley 38 minutes from downtown Moab. The Hauer Ranch has been a popular movie destination because of its classic American West landscape including Mission: Impossible 2, The Lone Ranger, John Carter and Con-Air.
Moab Giants https://moabgiants.com/
For my dinosaur lovers Moab is known to have one of the largest concentrations of prehistoric tracks in the world. Step back in time and visit Moab giants. They boast their amazing 1/2 trail featuring over 100 full size replicas of the dinosaurs in the area and the footprints they left behind! Enjoy a breath-taking view of Arches National Park, La Sal Mountains, and Moab’s famous red rocks!
