Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah, is a red rock desert where mountain biking the Slickrock Trail, canyoneering through slot canyons, and whitewater rafting the Colorado River happen before lunch on a slow day. Canyoneering routes like the 4-mile-long Fiery Furnace require navigational skill and provide a 90% success rate for experienced groups. Rafting the Colorado River covers Class IV rapids, with a typical hit rate of 5 major rapids per 6-mile stretch.