Top Activities on the Ground in Moab

Discover one of Utah’s most spectacular state parks on this guided, 5-hour, mountain biking tour. Explore Dead Horse Point State Park, offering 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet. This 10-mile adventure features a single track with rolling terrain and a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The tour is most suitable for those riders with some previous mountain biking experience, although this is not necessary. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

This 4 hour tour explores Moab's unique landscape and provides riders with a world class mountain biking experience. Our guides provide basic skill instructions if needed and safety is their top priority. Leave the navigating to us and enjoy a pedal in one of the worlds most famous mountain biking destinations.

Venture into water-carved canyons on this half-day Moab canyoneering adventure. Follow a guide along a 3-mile route of a slot canyon and learn technical skills to perform several rappels (abseils) into the sandstone chambers. You'll learn technical skills while your guide backs up each rappel on a separate safety system. Just bring sense of adventure!

Discover one of Utah’s most popular mountain biking destinations on this guided, 4-hour tour on the Moab Brands Trail. Explore Moab’s Courthouse Loop, an ideal trip for those who want an introduction to off-road terrain and riding techniques. This 7 to 10 mile adventure features a variety of terrain with a breathtaking view of Arches National Park. The tour is most suitable for new riders with little to no mountain biking experience as well as families. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

This 4 hour tour explores Moab's unique landscape and provides riders with a world class mountain biking experience. Ride family friendly trails with a backdrop of Arches National Park. Our guides provide basic skill instructions if needed and safety is their top priority. Leave the navigating to us and enjoy a pedal in one of the worlds most famous mountain biking destinations.

Outdoor enthusiasts will learn canyoneering skills including rappelling, rope-assisted down climbs and chimneying through slot canyons on this half- or full-day adventure from Moab. Travel into the red rock terrain of southern Utah by 4WD, then practice navigating narrow canyon walls as you learn the basics from a professional guide. Spend the morning or afternoon on an easier route, or select a moderately difficult full-day tour (including lunch) at Robbers Roost — a 2-hour drive away. Suitable for physically fit adventurers; all equipment provided.

Our Full and Multi-day trips are full on adventures into some of the epicenters of canyoneering such as the San Rafael Swell, Robber's Roost, North Wash and Cedar Mesa- exploring canyons where solitude is near certain and amazement is guaranteed. With all tours being private, we are able to accommodate novices and experts alike. These are trips suited for all fitness/ age levels with a willingness to expand their comfort zones to have the experience of a lifetime.

We offer many fun hikes, but this one helps you discover solitude and beauty of a famous, but remote arch within Arches National Park. Hike away from the crowds and discover an area that rivals the Devils Garden and the Fiery Furnace.

Guests will hike their way on the rock fins towards drainages and canyons that lead to two rappels. The first rappel sends visitors into the slot canyon, Medieval Chamber. Rappelling through this canyon displays the beautiful layers of sandstone that have been dispersed over millions of years. The canyon then opens up to make way for the second rappel. This unique free hanging rappel is a breathtaking 120 feet next to Morning Glory Natural Bridge. The bridge measures 243 feet in width, making it one of the longest natural land bridges in the United States. Once at the bottom visitors are able to enjoy the scenic hike Grandstaff Canyon towards the Colorado River.

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This canyoneering and packrafting tour visits route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore a part of the canyon that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. We'll also use one-person, inflatable boats (packrafts) to enjoy a scenic float along the Colorado River. These boats are fun, unique and not used by any other company in Moab. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon and float a beautiful section of the Colorado River, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

Experience the natural wonders of Utah firsthand with a 4-hour canyoneering adventure in Goblin Valley State Park. After a basic skills session it's time to enter the 'Chamber of the Basilisk.'  Rappel down a narrow fissure on a technical route that rewards with stunning underground views. In fact, the beauty of this massive chamber is often compared to that of a gothic church. Spend ample time climbing and wandering within the canyon for even more magical angles, then begin your journey back out into Utah's vast open space.

Moab, Utah rock climbing is famous throughout the world! Blessed with a multitude of climbing routes ranging from very easy to as hard as it gets. The areas we guide, some of which take only seconds to get to, have climbing for everyone! Don’t miss the opportunity to get out and try this amazing sport. RRA provides all equipment! Participants are welcome to use personal gear if they choose. Level of difficulty and style of climbs are tailored to your ability level!

Discover one of Utah’s most popular mountain biking destinations on this guided, 4-hour tour. Explore the Klondike Bluffs of the iconic Klondike Bluffs Trail, a classic ride in Moab. This 11-mile adventure features a variety of terrain with a breathtaking view of colorful bluffs from 700 feet. The tour is most suitable for those riders with some previous mountain biking experience, although it is not necessary. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

Clapper Adventures is a boutique guide service run by Evan Clapper based in Moab Utah. We specialize in providing unique custom adventures to off-the-beaten-track places and have a long record of safely guiding all manners of technical activities. Not only do we share excitement and beauty with our clients we aim to instill an appreciation of the natural world through expanding guests knowledge of and connection to whats around them. We aim to find the sweet-spot of challenge where you can experience the true spirit of adventure. Evan wants you to feel as if you have shared our time together as a true partner and friend.

Enjoy Moab's only high ropes challenge course, located in the heart of town with plenty of parking. A caring and welcoming staff will facilitate your experience! You will start with an orientation on the ground to understand safety protocols and get a feel for your harness. Then as you are ready you will ascend 30 feet to the central tower via rock wall or cargo net. From there, select from 17 elements to establish or push your own comfort zone. At the end of the course you will have the option to step off the tower attached to a giant rope swing!

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This half day canyoneering tour visits a route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore an area that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This full day canyoneering tour visits a route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore an area that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

Discover one of Utah’s most popular mountain biking destinations on this guided, 4-hour tour. Explore the North Klondike Bluffs Trails like Alaska, Mega Steps and Dino Flow. This 12- to 16-mile adventure features a variety of terrain with ample climbing and descending. The tour is most suitable for those riders with some previous mountain biking experience, although this is not necessary. You must be in good fitness, especially if you have little to no experience. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

This adrenaline-pumping tour combines mountain biking and packrafting for a full day of outdoor adventure. First, ride down on an old mining road, losing more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) in elevation. At the bank of the Green River, inflate your packraft, strap on your bike, and float down an especially scenic section of Labyrinth Canyon. Back on land, bike another three miles to wrap up the day.

The remote red rock desert of North Wash, located about 2 hours from Moab, boasts some of the best sculpted walls in southern Utah. Spend your day on a canyoneering expedition to suit all skill levels. Your guide will handpick from a wide variety of routes and provide competent leadership to accommodate your group, beginners or experts alike.

Moab, Utah rock climbing is famous throughout the world! Blessed with a multitude of climbing routes ranging from very easy to as hard as it gets. The areas we guide, some of which take only seconds to get to, have climbing for everyone! Don’t miss the opportunity to get out and try this amazing sport. RRA provides all equipment! Participants are welcome to use personal gear if they choose. Level of difficulty and style of climbs are tailored to your ability level!

As humans, we are drawn to experience the sun setting over the horizon and we have found one of the most unique spots to do that inside Arches – high on top of a cliff, secluded and awe-inspiring. Most visitors to Arches go only as far as the Landscape Arch, but beyond and high above the Landscape Arch lies an enchanted area, one of the most magical places in the park. Your visit to the upper reaches of the Devil’s Garden requires a steep climb up a picturesque sandstone fin, but your effort will be rewarded by an otherworldly landscape and solitude inside one of the most crowded national parks! Explore the rest of Arches on your own, but leave your visit to the Devil’s Garden to us and experience the sunset in a way that few people ever do! *This tour involves climbing up a steep, exposed, narrow sandstone fin which is safe, but could be an issue for some with a fear of heights or range of motion issues. Part of the hike takes place after sunset with limited natural light.

We believe in the power of nature to provide extraordinary experiences. Spending time in the outdoors by itself can be an incredible experience. When you combine it with evidence-based strategies to improve your overall health and professional guidance in some of the world’s most beautiful places, the result is remarkable. Our adventures offer experiences like none other. We will hike through Moab's breathe-taking canyon country. Along the way we will pause to take in the beauty all around, in addition to pausing for short workshops and reflections, all of which are rooted in improving well-rounded health! Join us for a hike and leave Moab feeling healthier!

"Super Fun!" is how our guests describe this hike and we whole heartedly agree. You think there is nothing else to Moab than the National Parks? Trust us, this hike will be as phenomenal as anything you do in the parks, or better! This is not your average run of the mill hike - this trail follows a creek and you're in it, with your feet wet and cool, from the moment you step down into the canyon! This tour is the shorter (4 hrs; around 3-4 miles) TripAdvisor/Viator version of our all day tour (6-7 hrs; 8 miles) that takes you to the waterfall. On this more accessible (though still very tiring!) version of the hike you will have a chance to experience this beloved remote canyon, and hike to a lovely spot where the canyon walls start to close around you before heading back. This is one of the last few remaining places in Moab that is still quiet and with very few people. This hike takes you through John Wayne country where his movies were filmed and most recently HBO's Westworld!