Turns out getting to Moab can be just as fun and scenic as being in Moab…OK…well…maybe not AS scenic and fun, but pretty darn close! Driving into Moab can offer some incredible views and large stretches of very little regarding services and amenities. Below are some suggested spots to know.

The drive to Moab from SLC is ~3.5 hours, and may require a little planning ahead.

It’s worth noting that once you get off I-15 and onto Highway 6 in the Spanish Fork area of Utah, cell service drops off quickly.

Spanish Fork is your last opportunity for that coffee, smoothie, lunch, or gas fill-up for a little bit.

The road will start to get curvier, winds upwards, and then… downwards.

Because of the immediate increase in altitude change, we always recommend checking the weather before leaving Spanish Fork and heading up over what is known as Soldiers Summit. Notably, the reason it is named Soldier Summit has a lot to do with our “check the weather” tip. Read more about it here.

After winding back down from Soldier Summit the next area you drive through will be Price, Helper, and Wellington, before being on another long desolate stretch of Highway 6 where you will notice you have left the mountains and entered the desert. If you forgot to gas up in Spanish Fork, Wellington is your next best place. This remaining stretch of Highway 6 can be beautiful as you inch closer to Hwy70 towards Moab, but stay aware! This 2-lane highway tends to travel at a fast pace.

(Note: This description was lifted from the Moab Skinny Tire Festival website and credit for this piece of travelers advice is to be given to the event organizers.)

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