Moab, Utah is one of my favorite hubs for adventure. It has absolutely something for everyone: two National Parks, two more State Parks, lots of open Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, a cute town (for shopping and restaurants), the Colorado River, camping or glamping, and history (including dinosaur tracks and petroglyphs)… all surrounded by stunning red rock landscapes. We often spend a week in Moab on our way to/from home with the motorhome and the Jeep Rubicon that we pull behind it but there are a couple of airstrips to fly into as well. The more obvious one is Canyonlands Regional Airport (KCNY). With a 7,360 x 100 ft paved runway and a secondary 2,000 x 60 ft gravel runway, this is the easiest way to get in and out, rent a vehicle (suggest a Jeep), etc. The more adventurous option, but one that requires more planning (such as fuel provisions, food/drinks, potentially camping, etc), is Mineral Canyon (UT75). This BLM airstrip requires permission prior to landing but it is otherwise open to the public. Contact the Moab Field Office at 435-259-2100. As you can see in the two images below, the airstrip is in the Green River Canyon (about 1,000 ft deep), right between the river and Campground 1. The dirt runway (14/32) is 2,000 x 40 ft. For recent pictures and “ride reports,” visit the Utah Back Country Pilots Association website. Warning – Once there, you may never want to leave! Source: Google Earth Source: Google Maps The map below touches the surface on what’s around and available. Source: www.discovermoab.com Some of my favorite sites include:
The famous Delicate Arch Thelma and Louise Point (what they dropped into at the very end of the movie) One of the many horseshoe bends in the area (this particular one can be seen from 38°27'38.5"N, 109°45'19.7"W) Dead Horse State Park Hell's Revenge at the Sand Flats Recreation Area
No matter how long you visit Moab, you won’t have enough time to do it and see it all. But, no matter what, you’ll have a great time. If you decide to fly though, flying over the Potash Ponds (along Potash Road… yes, the one you can drive based on my earlier suggestion) makes for an interesting 3D site. Fly safe and fly often… explore and experience!
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