The Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park is among the most popular day hikes, and for good reason: it leads you to the well-known Landscape Arch and many more lesser-known arches, along a trail that will also impress you with other rock formations and views reaching beyond the desert landscape to the seasonally snow-capped La Sal Mountains in the distance. In this article, I take you along this not always so straightforward, yet all the more rewarding trail, and share what I learned along the way.

Moab is a hiker’s, adventure seeker’s, and desert lover’s paradise. From here, you can easily reach two iconic national parks — Arches and Canyonlands — but there are also plenty of incredible hikes outside the parks. This region is exactly what many people imagine when they think of Utah. While Moab is close to famous trails like Delicate Arch, you’ll also find hidden gems where you can enjoy some peace and solitude. In this guide, I’ll share my top hiking recommendations in the Moab area — both within and beyond the national parks.