Best places: Hiking areas in Fruita, United States

Cliff's-edge sandstone arch framing an iconic sunrise view of the red rock canyon landscape below.

Reservoir & forested mountain views from an observation point popular for picnics & weddings.

Scenic pullout & easy 2-mi. hike along the mesa rim with sweeping vistas of dramatic canyon terrain.

181,152-acre national forest with stunning mountain & water views & no private vehicles admitted.

Accessible via a 1.5-mi. hiking trail with cables, this red sandstone arch is a popular photo spot.

👍 An absolute awesome trail up to the delicate arch. The views along the way are great and the end of the hike along the rocks to the arch is very cool. The round trip is around three miles with 500+ feet of elevation gain but mostly it's along smooth rock with a few steps. The hike is best to get...

Starting point for a well-used, partly strenuous loop trail to several prominent sandstone features.

Adventure outpost for guided rafting & hiking trips (May-August), plus an aerial zip line course.

Vista point & photography site offering up-close views of steep mesa drop-offs & Shafer Trail Road.

Sandstone formation with a shaded, ground-level arch, accessible via a beachlike trail of red sand.

Rocky place featuring an 85-foot cascade of water, plus trails, picnic spots & a visitor center.

👍 It is really fun to see the bones in the wall. Visited this place 28 years ago, and it hasn't changed much. Just spent more time driving around looking at the scenery inside the boundaries of the monument. Beautiful.

Nature area with hiking routes to the upper & lower sections of the eponymous 280 ft. waterfall.

👍👍 This was the first time Moab was our destination instead of a quick peak at Arches National Park on the way two or from. I went disc golfing at the city park disc golf course. Lots of camping, lodging, Restaurants and so many outdoor activities. I can't wait till next time. ✌️ Peace.

Network of 3 alpine reservoirs used for boating, canoeing, fishing, birding, camping & hiking.

Hiking trails in this park lead to a network of waterfalls carrying snow melt out of the mountains.

0.5-mi. trail to Mesa Arch, Canyonlands' most famous natural feature & a popular sunrise photo op.

👍👍 WOW is the best way to describe the view here! Short hike from the parking area! Found this review helpful? Give us a thumbs up and hit that follow button to see more reviews!

Lake with vibrant green waters, cascades & sheer cliffs, accessed by steep hike or shuttle bus.