BAHItaly

Looking to book a trip in Oct., if that makes sense, for outstanding views & easy hikes for hubby and me.
Places to stay and must dos.

Michael

Moab is better than Zion in that the two National Parks within reach have completely different landscape features. Both parks have easy access to important features.


Taken from the parking lot:


There are also boat rides available from Moab.

mlgb

Suggest you look at the National Park websites and decide about the hikes. One thing to consider is that Arches requires a timed reservation through October unless you enter early (before 7) or late (after 4). Zion does not require timed entry but requires you to ride a shuttle. Both parks are very busy in October. Both allow you to stay in nearby towns and visit other parks (Bryce for Zion, Canyonlands for Moab). Zion is about an hour closer from the nearest major airport (Las Vegas).
https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/index.htm

https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/index.htm

BAHItaly

MOST HELPFUL INFO!
Making plans today for Moab.
Looking at Under the Canvas, ULUM for immersion.
Fly to Moab, thru Denver.

mlgb-Thank you for the links and reservation comment.

StantonHyde

check out the salt lake city school district to see when their fall break is happening and avoid those dates at all costs!! the whole of southern Utah will be flooded with families.

BAHItaly

Excellent recommendation!!
Thank you.

StantonHyde

If you click on my username, you will find trip reports for all of the Utah NPs. There are a number of trip reports from other Fodorites as well!