11 days in Fruita, Moab & Hanksville Itinerary

The City of Fruita is a Home Rule Municipality located in western Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Colorado National Monument and then get a new perspective on nature at Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey.

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Glenwood Springs to Fruita is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. When traveling from Glenwood Springs in August, plan for much hotter days in Fruita, with highs around 89°F, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 61°F. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Mon) before leaving for Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Double O Arch, Pine Tree Arch, Tunnel Arch, and other attractions you added. Venture out of the city with trips to Arches National Park (Windows, Delicate Arch, &more). Next up on the itinerary: trek along Double Arch, stroll through Balanced Rock Trail, and explore the striking landscape at Turret Arch.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Moab day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Fruita to Moab takes 2 hours. August in Moab sees daily highs of 92°F and lows of 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Hanksville.

Hanksville is a small town in Wayne County, Utah, United States, at the junction of State Routes 24 and 95. You've now added Goblin Valley State Park to your itinerary. On the 1st (Tue), immerse yourself in nature at Goblin Valley State Park and then take in breathtaking views at Little Wild Horse Canyon.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hanksville trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Moab to Hanksville takes 2 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Hanksville can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Wed) before leaving for home.