Originally Posted by
StantonHyde
There will not be crowds like essence is describing, at all. When DH and I went in February, we had no problem getting in and parking at Delicate Arch had plenty of empty spaces. The trails won't be vacant but you will be able to park. The summer is bonkers which is why we never go then (and the fact that it is beyond hot-ugh). Realize that not all of the restaurants are open, but you should be able to eat at Zax, the Blue Pig, and/or the Moab Brewery and be fine. It is nice to stay right on main street and walk places. But when you go in the winter, you sleep in, get going around 9-10, go the Red Rock Bakery for amazing breakfasts and sandwiches to go. Then head to the park. The hiking depends on who is with you. You can easily spend 2 days in Arches. Dead Horse Point is a cool view. But if I had a 3rd day, I would either go down to the Needles District and do 1-2 hikes there or go to Fisher Towers up Route 128, which is really awesome. In the winter, you don't have as much daylight. But the temps from 11-4 or so are in the 50s to 60s, which is perfect hiking weather. Hit Back of Beyond Books for a great experience--all sorts of books on the area and the west in general. An amazing kids section!!!
StantonHyde- do you think it would be crowded during Thanksgiving week? Is it usually snowy that time of year?
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