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Moab Things to Do with Kids: Arches, Dead Horse Point & Dinosaur Tracks
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items This is a family-friendly Moab list: short Arches walks, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point overlooks, roadside stops like Wilson Arch and Hole N" The Rock, and real dinosaur tracks. Each place links to an official or primary page so you can check curr...
Start here for the current entrance fee and pass options. Check nps.gov before you go for current entry rules, since entry can be delayed temporarily on very busy days.
Fees & Passes - Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
A 0.3-mile loop around a 128-foot balanced rock, and there's a picnic area across the road. It's an easy first walk for little legs.
Balanced Rock - Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
A lot of arches sit close together here, including North Window, Turret Arch and Double Arch. The Double Arch trail is hard-packed, which is easy for kids and strollers.
The Windows Section - Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
The NPS trip-ideas page lays out short hikes by how much time you have, including the walk to Sand Dune Arch. Kids love the sand under the arch.
Trip Ideas - Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Grab the free Junior Ranger booklets at the visitor center. Kids earn a badge, and the park also has Red Rock Explorer backpacks.
Kids & Youth - Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
An easy 0.6-mile round trip to an arch on the edge of a cliff, about 30 minutes. Hold little hands near the edge.
Hiking - Canyonlands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
This is the easiest Canyonlands district to visit with kids from Moab. There are lots of paved overlooks and short walks.
Island in the Sky - Canyonlands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Huge canyon views right next to Canyonlands, and the day-use fee covers up to 8 people, so the whole family fits in one car. It's an International Dark Sky Park, and the park closes at 10 p.m.
Dead Horse Point State Park
A roadside arch 24 miles south of Moab, about a five-minute hike from the highway. It spans 91 feet and stands 46 feet high.
Wilson Arch - Utah | Bureau of Land Management
A quirky 5,000-square-foot home carved into the rock, 12 miles south of Moab. There are 12-minute guided tours and a small exotic zoo the kids will love.
The Hole in the Rock
A boardwalk over 200+ real dinosaur footprints, and it's free. There are no toilets or water, so plan ahead.
Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trailhead Interpretive Site - Utah | Bureau of Land Management
A short 0.3-mile round trip to sauropod and theropod tracks. It's a quick, free stop on the way in or out of Moab.
Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracks Interpretive Site - Utah | Bureau of Land Management
Life-sized dinosaurs and interactive discoveries, which works for a rainy day or when the kids need a break from hiking. Check the hours first, since it's closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays in November.
Tickets & Passes | Moab Giants Dinosaur Park
A roadside pullout on Potash Road shows 125 feet of petroglyphs. Bring binoculars so the kids can spot the figures.
Petroglyphs and Pictographs - Rock Art
A short side trail from this Potash Road trailhead leads to dinosaur tracks and petroglyphs. It's an easy add-on to a Potash Road drive.
Poison Spider Mesa Trailhead - | Bureau of Land Management
A moderately strenuous 3-mile round trip with a couple of safety cables and a short ladder. It's better for older kids who are confident hikers.
Corona Arch Trail - Utah | Bureau of Land Management
A canyon with a year-round stream right on the edge of town, so the kids can splash around. Come prepared for backcountry conditions.
Programs: National Conservation Lands: Utah: Mill Creek Canyon WSA | Bureau of Land Management
Lets kids photograph their own arches and dinosaur tracks, and it keeps them engaged on short hikes.
Kids Digital Video Camera Toy for 3-8 Years
A light daypack that a big kid can carry with their own water and snacks.
4Monster Water Resistant Lightweight Hiking Daypack
A kid-size hydration pack with a 50 oz reservoir. It's a pricier pick that makes kids proud to carry their own water.
CamelBak Mini M.U.L.E. Kids Hydration Pack 50oz
Moab is basically a giant geology lesson, and this kit lets kids keep exploring rocks at home. Leave the rocks you find in the parks where they are.
National Geographic Rock Collection 300+ Gems
A campsite or hotel-night craft. Paint the kit's rocks or ones from home, not ones taken from the parks.
Kids Glow in The Dark Rock Painting Kit
A lightweight, leak-resistant bottle for each kid on short desert walks.
CamelBak Chute Mag Water Bottle, Leak-Resistant