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Dog-Friendly Weekend in Moab
What you'll do
How to make the most of a weekend in Moab with your dog!
Whether you live in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Denver, or anywhere in between, Moab makes a great weekend adventure destination.
This itinerary assumes you arrive in Moab on Friday afternoon and leave mid-day on Sunday (of course, you could adapt it to any day of the week!).
You have a lot of lodging options, so feel free to choose a hotel or campsite that works best for you. I just recommend sticking close-ish to town!
Day 1
Arrive in Moab
Check into your hotel or set up your campsite.
Hotel
Field Station Moab
Outdoorsy hotel in Moab
Field Station Moab is the ultimate adventure hotel in Moab, offering cozy rooms with plenty of space for your bike or other outdoor gear. It's located right as you drive into town, making it the perfect basecamp for exploring Moab. They also have van life spots if you're looking for a guaranteed place to spend the night.
Pet Fee: $20/night up to 2 dogs
Weight Limit: 80 lbs.
Afternoon/Evening Hike
*Choose one - be aware, Corona Arch has a section that may be difficult for some dogs to scramble up!
Wanderung
Jeep Arch Trailhead
Dog-friendly arch hike
Jeep Arch is easily one of the most underrated hikes on BLM land in Moab. The trail has a lot to offer including slickrock traverses, desert canyons, and the star of the hike- Jeep Arch. Note, Jeep Arch is also known as Gold Bar Arch.
This is a lollipop loop hike, and I recommend hiking the loop section clockwise for the best views behind Jeep Arch. From there, you’ll scramble up to the arch and hike underneath it to complete the hike. There is one short section of the trail that may be tricky for dogs shortly after the trail splits off. My husband had to help my dog scramble up this section the last time we hiked it, so small-medium sized dogs may need a boost.
The trail goes through bighorn sheep breeding habitat, so keeping dogs on a leash is strongly encouraged.
Trail Stats for Jeep Arch
Location: Moab BLM land
Trailhead Location: Google maps
Bathrooms?: There is no bathroom at the trailhead.
Trailhead Parking Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The parking lot for the Jeep Arch Trailhead is small, but there is overflow parking across the road.
Distance: 3.6 mile lollipop loop
Elevation Gain: 950 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate (5-6/10)
Estimated Hike Time: 1 ½-2 hours
Fee: None
Dog-Friendly?: Yes. Dogs should be kept on-leash to protect bighorn sheep breeding habitat.
Water Available?: NO
Best Time of Year to Hike: Fall, winter, and spring.
Dinner
Restaurant
The Spoke on Center
Convenient restaurant with pet-friendly patio
The Spoke on Center is a great spot in Moab if you're looking for handcrafted burgers, salads, and even soft serve ice cream. They have a build your own burger/chicken sandwich option, which is always my favorite thing to order. Dogs aren't allowed inside, but they are allowed leashed on the patio. They also have a walk-up ice cream counter, so you can easily get a sweet treat with your dog!