Moab Area Information:

Moab lies in the heart of Southeastern Utah's great Colorado Plateau. It sits on the banks of the Colorado River and is nestled in a valley with precipitous red-rock cliffs on both sides. Surrounded by rugged and beautiful terrain with predominantly desert features, Moab has an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet. Daytime temperatures in August / September hover in the 90’s but can go higher in the late afternoon, cooling considerably at night. Some 18 miles east of Moab, the La Sal Mountains, which rise to over 13,000 feet, offer a delightful contrast to the austerity of the desert. Dotted with meadows, lakes, and streams the La Sal Forest is composed of pine, spruce, fir, and aspen trees. Map

Recreation:

Hiking: Moab is located a short distance from both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. There are extensive hiking trails in these parks as well as trails close to town, including a recommended hike near Powerhouse Lane – Mill Creek Canyon. Maps available in town. Mountain Biking: Moab is the “mountain biking capital of the world”. Bike rentals and maps are available. Helmets and elbow/wrist guards are recommended. Equestrian: Backcountry Mules offers mule rides and horses are available at numerous places, including Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge, Sorrel River Ranch Resort Spa, and Pack Creek Ranch. River Rafting: River trips are readily available. Festival outfitter Bob Jones is owner of Tag-a-Long Tours, the largest river expedition company in town. Tag-a-Long executes the Festival’s Grotto Concerts in Canyonlands National Park and the Cataract Canyon Concert Raft Trips. Swimming: The Swanny City Park public swimming pool is located downtown near the Festival office. Golf: Moab has a magnificent 18-hole, public golf course, located a short distance from the center of town. Clubs can be rented at the course. Tennis: Public tennis courts available at Grand County High School, located behind and to the right of City Market on south Main Street. Courts are lighted for evening use. Moab Fitness Center: Good selection of aerobic and fitness equipment available for $25 per week with a $30 deposit on an electronic key which is refundable upon return of the key. You must bring clean gym shoes (not worn on the street) to work out at the gym.

Communication:

Cell phone service is available in Moab (Verizon and Cingular work best) but not at the remote concert venues out of town. Internet / email: Wireless internet is available in the Festival Office and at a number of locations (Love Muffin, Red Rock Bakery, Eddie McStiffs, PeaceTree Cafe, Eklectica Cafe) in town as well as the Moab Library.

Don’t Forget to Bring:

Sun screen or sun-protective clothing. Sun hat. Hiking shoes or boots to enjoy the landscape. Water shoes or sandals if you plan to go out on the river. Small backpack (even better, one with a hydration reservoir - Camelback). Sweater or light jacket (it gets cool in the evenings). Rain jacket in case of a thunderstorm. Camera to capture the beauty of Moab, Arches and Canyonlands. Tennis racket, swimsuit, golf clubs or other gear for outdoor activities