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Drive a scenic canyon outside Moab in your own SUV with a local guide—see balanced rock formations, Jug Handle Arch and the Colorado River on an easy 3–4 hour family-friendly backcountry route.
Drive a scenic canyon outside Moab in your own SUV with a local guide—see balanced rock formations, Jug Handle Arch and the Colorado River on an easy 3–4 hour family-friendly backcountry route.
You pull off the paved highway and the world opens—red sandstone walls lean in while the La Sal Mountains hold distant snow like a patient audience. The guide signals a scenic overlook and you step out of your SUV to a sweep of canyon and sky; wind sketches patterns across slickrock and the Colorado River below dares you to look down.
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Operated by JG Outfitters · Moab, Utah
You pull off the paved highway and the world opens—red sandstone walls lean in while the La Sal Mountains hold distant snow like a patient audience. The guide signals a scenic overlook and you step out of your SUV to a sweep of canyon and sky; wind sketches patterns across slickrock and the Colorado River below dares you to look down.
Long Canyon sits on the western edge of the Moab basin, carved into Entrada and Navajo sandstone with pockets of Jurassic-era sediments. Indigenous Ute and Paiute groups traveled these corridors for centuries; later settlers and miners threaded rough tracks that many modern backroads still follow. Geology here reads like a slow-motion novel—balanced rocks, alcoves and an arched cutout known locally as Jug Handle Arch reveal layers of time.
The experience is primarily a guided, family-friendly SUV drive (3–4 hours) over dirt roads with short stops for photos and easy walks. Expect dusty tracks, a few switchbacks and a modest elevation change of a few hundred feet on the descent toward the river. Wildlife can be shy but you may spot mule deer or ravens on the ridge.
Practical: use a high-clearance SUV or 4WD, lower tire pressures if directed, and go early or late to avoid mid-day heat. Pack at least 1–2 liters of water per person, sun protection, and sturdy shoes for short walks. Follow the guide’s instructions on where to park and step off-trail: staying on established roads and routes protects fragile cryptobiotic soil and the riparian corridor along the river. This is an approachable way to see classic Moab geology without a long hike, with options to add nearby hikes or an extended backcountry drive if your appetite grows.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; able to climb in/out of an SUV and do short, uneven walks.
Yes—this experience is designed for participants to follow along in their own SUV or 4WD while a guide leads the route and points out features.
A high-clearance vehicle is recommended; some sections may be rough and 4WD improves traction and clearance, though conditions vary by season.
This is family-friendly; children should be supervised during stops. Service animals are allowed, but check with the operator about other pets before booking.
Facilities are limited; plan accordingly—bring a small privacy kit and follow Leave No Trace rules for human waste if necessary.
This canyon corridor was traveled by Ute and Paiute groups long before Euro-American settlement; later ranching and mining shaped early roads that the modern backcountry routes follow.
Stay on established roads and walk only on durable surfaces to protect cryptobiotic soil and fragile riparian zones; pack out all trash and minimize noise near wildlife.
JG Outfitters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You pull off the paved highway and the world opens—red sandstone walls lean in while the La Sal Mountains hold distant snow like a patient audience. The guide signals a scenic overlook and you step out of your SUV to a sweep of canyon and sky; wind sketches patterns across slickrock and the Colorado River below dares you to look down.
You pull off the paved highway and the world opens—red sandstone walls lean in while the La Sal Mountains hold distant snow like a patient audience. The guide signals a scenic overlook and you step out of your SUV to a sweep of canyon and sky; wind sketches patterns across slickrock and the Colorado River below dares you to look down.
Long Canyon sits on the western edge of the Moab basin, carved into Entrada and Navajo sandstone with pockets of Jurassic-era sediments. Indigenous Ute and Paiute groups traveled these corridors for centuries; later settlers and miners threaded rough tracks that many modern backroads still follow. Geology here reads like a slow-motion novel—balanced rocks, alcoves and an arched cutout known locally as Jug Handle Arch reveal layers of time.
The experience is primarily a guided, family-friendly SUV drive (3–4 hours) over dirt roads with short stops for photos and easy walks. Expect dusty tracks, a few switchbacks and a modest elevation change of a few hundred feet on the descent toward the river. Wildlife can be shy but you may spot mule deer or ravens on the ridge.
Practical: use a high-clearance SUV or 4WD, lower tire pressures if directed, and go early or late to avoid mid-day heat. Pack at least 1–2 liters of water per person, sun protection, and sturdy shoes for short walks. Follow the guide’s instructions on where to park and step off-trail: staying on established roads and routes protects fragile cryptobiotic soil and the riparian corridor along the river. This is an approachable way to see classic Moab geology without a long hike, with options to add nearby hikes or an extended backcountry drive if your appetite grows.