There are many who consider the best method of exploring the Moab Ut Lodging area to be on foot. The region is filled with opportunities for hiking ranging from brief nature walks to full-scale backpacking expeditions in solitary backcountry. 

The day-hikes described on this page are all located within a one-half hour drive of Moab Ut Lodging . The closest trailhead to town is about 2 miles from downtown, while the farthest away is 23 miles. All of the trails are suitable for half-day outings. The Hidden Valley and Moab Rim Trails can be combined for a longer one-way hike. Hiking times described represent the number of hours needed to complete a leisurely round trip hike.

Follow the trail and cairns over a low sandy pass and then down towards the base of a large cliffs. Continue along the base of the cliff to the first safety cable and around to the second cable where steps have been cut into the slickrock. Corona Arch is visible from this point. From the top of the second cable climb up over a short ledge and follow the cairns up to the top of the large bench. From this point, it is an easy walk along the broad slickrock bench to the base of Corona Arch.

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