La Sal Mountain Loop Road
La Sal Mountains
A high-mountain loop road southeast of Moab, climbing from red rock desert to aspen and pine forests at about 2,400 meters. The hillsides turn golden in autumn.
The highest peak of the La Sal Mountains, Mount Peale, rises to about 3,877 meters, making it the second-highest range in Utah. The loop road of about 100 kilometers runs from Castle Valley through the high country and back to the southern outskirts of Moab. Along the way, you can look back at Arches National Park and the red rocks of Castle Valley. The large difference in elevation brings noticeable temperature changes, and it is a popular escape from the summer heat. The whole trip takes about 3 hours. Some sections are narrow and winding, and the upper stretches close in winter.
Opening hours
Open May–Oct (depends on snow)
Nearby sights
- Wilson Arch
- Hole N' The Rock
- Castle Valley
- Fisher Towers
- Slickrock Bike Trail
- Colorado Riverway Scenic Byway (UT-128)
- Moab Museum
- Potash Road Petroglyphs & Dinosaur Tracks