Marvelous Mutts in Moab, Utah
- Luie Boone
- Apr 24
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 28
This vacation destination is a part of our first series of blog posts titled Pooches Polite.
For travelers who crave wide open spaces, rugged trails, and a laid-back vibe, Moab, Utah, checks every box and then some. It offers endless opportunities for adventures. You want to know the best part? Your dog can join you for this journey!
Famous for its red rock landscapes, Moab looks like someone built an entire playground out of giant red rocks just for dogs and their humans to enjoy. With a casual and carefree, yet ready for adventure atmosphere, Moab is a town that welcomes travelers looking to immerse themselves in nature. The surrounding area is filled with trails made for paw prints, and even spots where pups can splash around and cool their toasty snouts off.
Here's a pro tip from Luie Boone: Bring a collapsible bowl and extra snacks for your pooch, because they're going to get thirsty and never stop being hungry!
Although dogs aren’t allowed on most of the trails inside Arches and Canyonlands, there are still plenty of epic spots nearby, such as Corona Arch and Grandstaff Canyon, These areas are super scenic and paw-approved.
Come for the views, stay because your dog refuses to leave. Moab, Utah, is the place to be!
Paws Rest Here
Luie Boone paw-selected this perfect vacation rental for your stay at Moab, Utah. Check it out below!
Rental Name: Jaydee's Run Cabin
This rental has 4 bedrooms with 7 beds and 2 baths.
Photos courtesy of Whispering Oaks Ranch
It features the following amenities:
Covered, wrap-around porch with stunning views of the La Sal Mountain peaks
Private hot tub and outdoor shower
Charcoal grill with propane starter and a grill porch with sink (That's where Luie Boone would be, staking out for a steak dinner!)
Hiking trails, which you walk on with your dog to nearby ponds
What does Luie Boone think of this rental? He woofed:
For pups chasing their next big adventure—and the humans lucky enough to tag along—Jaydee’s Run Cabin in Moab, Utah is the place to go! This mountain cabin is named after Jaydee, a chocolate lab, who is basically a legend around there. The second we pulled in, I was out faster than you can say “squirrel!” My paws hit a massive patch of green, I did about 47 ba-jillion zoomies and had a peaceful stare-down with a butterfly. Mutual respect! Just a frisbee’s toss away, there are some hiking trails that lead to shimmering ponds. You better believe I splashed through every one. The cabin porch is covered, breezy, and perfect for sunset surveillance. This cabin has satellite TV, but who needs that when there’s so much real-life action? Inside, there’s a full kitchen (aka Treat Central) and a cozy living room (aka Nap Zone). There is an outdoor shower—which my humans say is to clean me up after an “accidental” roll in some trail mud. Rude, but fair. There is a hot tub but I am not allowed in it (some nonsense about fur clogging the jets), but it makes my humans very happy and relaxed. I'll just lounge nearby. So thank you, Jaydee, for leaving pawprints for vacationing pups! By the way, I left my own pawprint on the trail, a nose smudge on the porch door, and a little piece of my snacks up in those mountains. I hope that is okay with you, Jaydee!
Paws Venture Here
Dead Horse Point State
At Dead Horse Point State, you are welcome to bring rover with you on trails that weave around amazing terrain.
Take Out Beach
At Take Out Beach, dogs are welcome to join their owners to begin an adventure on the Colorado River together. Only strong swimmers are advised to doggy paddle at this location, as the water gets deep fast. Be sure to bring your pup's life jacket!
Pinnacle Helicopters
Pinnacle Helicopters specializes in scenic tours, where you and your pup can see backcountry arches, deep canyons, isolated buttes. and much more.
Grandstaff Canyon Trail
Your canine companion will love this trail, which was cut into Navajo Sandstone by a small, perennial stream. This stream begins about six miles from the southern shore of the Colorado River. Be ready for a winding trail, that brings you along that stream through an oasis of cottonwood and willow trees.
Corona Arch
This hiking spot leads you and your buddy to views of a large sandstone arch at the trail's end. Pups, be ready for your photoshoot underneath it!
Ken's Lake
At Ken's Lake, enjoy more than three miles of trails with your best friend and then cool off in the water of the lake.
Mill Creek Trail
Take your pooch on this popular trail, which winds through a beautiful canyon eventually reaching several small waterfalls with swimming areas.
The Blu Pig
Fido is welcome in the covered outdoor seating area at the Blu Pig, which features misters in hot weather and patio heaters for cooler weather. Dogs are welcomed with a bowl of water. Luie Boone wonders if he'll meet the Blu Pig while there!
Luie Boone's Pet Peeve about
Moab, Utah
There's just so much to love about this vacation destination, but there's one thing that's got Luie Boone's leash in a twist. He woofed:
When you vacation with your dog in Moab, get ready for stunning red rocks, big adventures, and some seriously prickly surprises. While the views are jaw-dropping, the ground is full of things your dog’s paws won’t love, like sneaky cactus needles and those pesky goathead burrs. Goathead burrs are tiny, evil stickers that love dog toes way too much. Some dogs steer clear of cacti, but even the best-behaved pup can’t resist sniffing around—and that’s where those low-lying prickly pears strike. Suit your dog up with some booties (we'll hate them, but you'll probably think we look hilarious and adorable), check their paws often, and steer clear of brushy spots. With a little prep, your dog can enjoy all the fun, including splashing in creeks, lounging on patios, and soaking up that desert sun. Play it smart, and you’ll both be wagging all the way through Moab!
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