Top Four Reasons to Visit Moab in the Spring
Are you already dreaming of your desert getaway next year? We want to share our top four reasons to visit Moab in the Spring.
Wildflowers Blooming
Spring in the desert is a magical place with abundant wildflowers after winter moisture and spring rains. Different wildflowers bloom at different times and variance in elevation around the Moab area means an extended wildflower season with blooms starting low and blooming later in spring at higher elevations. The wildflower season usually starts in late March with the first blooms and then the peaks in April and May.
 The vibrant ruby red claret cup blooms are a favorite of many.
Wildflower varieties include flowering plants and cactus blooms. Some of our favorites include the deep red claret cup cactus, the delicate sego lily (the state flower of Utah), the colorful orange globemallow, and the bright pink and yellow prickly pear cactus. Depending on the year, some flowers are more prevalent and create a colorful array in the desert landscape. Our guides are knowledgable about the local flora and fauna and will point out flowers or help identify flowers that you spot.
 Prickly pear cactus bloom either a bright magenta pink or a beautiful yellow color depending on the variety of cactus.
Warm Sunshine After a Long Winter
Do you live in a place that has an extended cold and gray winter? Do you want to make sure you get the most out of your mountain bike season? Escape the end of winter and come to the sunny desert to kick off your mountain bike season! Spring starts springing in early March and extends through May. March high temperatures average around 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning PERFECT mountain bike weather. That great weather extends through April and May, with the temperatures slowly creeping upwards. If you know that winter starts dragging you down every year, why not book your spring getaway to have something to look forward to?
 There’s nothing like sunshine and warm sandstone after a long, dark winter!
Trails are Primo After Winter and Spring Rains
The trails around Moab are in primo condition after some moisture. The sand gets more packed down and turns into “hero dirt” conditions (meaning perfect for mountain biking with extra grip!). If we do get snowfall, certain clay based dirt will need to be avoided but the sandy trails can be all-time in the spring. Are you seeing rain in the forecast and worried about your trip to the desert? Don’t worry! Usually we don’t get enough rain to impact trips and our guides know the best trails to ride after any moisture to take advantage of the hero dirt.
 Most Moab trails are a combination of sandstone and sandy dirt. The sandstone stays grippy after rain and the sandy dirt becomes “hero dirt” after some moisture.
The Desert is Vibrant and Alive
The Moab desert is much more alive than most people think. The plant life here is hearty and resilient. It also thrives after winter snow and spring rains. If you come after we have had some significant moisture, you might be treated to a vibrant landscape with green perennial grasses and other plants. After rains, ‘pot holes’ (big depressions in the sandstone) fill with water and ecosystems spring to life that include fairy shrimp, tadpoles and other organisms. You can spot this vibrancy and abundant life all around the [singletrack trails](https://rimtours.com/acf-bb-tour-block2/) around Moab, as well as in Canyonlands on [White Rim](https://rimtours.com/tours/white-rim-4-day/) or [Maze tours](https://rimtours.com/tours/the-maze-5-day/), as well as [Kokopelli Trail](https://rimtours.com/tours/kokopelli-trail/) tours, on [Needles to Moab](https://rimtours.com/tours/needles-to-moab-canyonlands-tour/) tours, and more!
 Potholes are great for reflections and to see the unique ecosystem of fairy shrimp and other organisms.
Does this have you thinking about booking your spring trip to mountain bike in Moab? [Reach out](https://rimtours.com/contact-us-2-copy/) all winter long to talk with our friendly booking team who are experts in helping you choose just the right trip for you.
