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#1 on this list
Moab
Utah
Warming days open the slickrock season — hiking and biking return.
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Zion National Park
Utah
Waterfalls run with snowmelt; cottonwoods leaf out in the canyon.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Moab | Zion National Park |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 4,025 ft in town to over 6,000 ft on canyon rims | — |
| March Climate | Average high 64°F / Average low 35°F | — |
| Land Agency | BLM, NPS, and Utah State Parks | — |
| Primary Stone | Entrada and Navajo Sandstone | — |
| Gateway Access | US-191 via I-70 or Grand Junction | — |
| Location | — | Southwestern Utah, USA |
| March Temperatures | — | Highs around 63°F, lows around 36°F |
| Primary Geology | — | Navajo Sandstone, 2,000-foot canyon walls |
| Canyon Shuttle | — | Mandatory service resumes early March |
| Park Elevation | — | 3,666 to 8,726 feet |
| Standard Entry | — | $35 per private vehicle (valid 7 days) |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Moab
- Ideal daytime temperatures for high-output mountain biking and long trail runs
- Precedes the mandatory vehicle reservation systems and extreme summer heat
- Incredible visual backdrop of snowcapped La Sal peaks against red sandstone
- Sandstone offers peak grip without radiating blistering midday ground heat
- Sub-freezing overnight lows make early-season tent camping uncomfortable
- Sustained spring windstorms can generate heavy blowing sand on open mesas
- North-facing slickrock drainages and slots often retain lingering ice and mud
Zion National Park
- Mild daytime hiking weather without punishing summer heat
- Active waterfalls and surging canyon streams from seasonal snowmelt
- Fewer tourists early in the month before peak spring break travel
- Budding cottonwoods provide fresh color contrast against red canyon walls
- High river flow and frigid water frequently close The Narrows
- Lingering ice and snow on high-elevation rim trails require traction gear
- Mid-to-late March brings heavy spring break shuttle lines and parking congestion
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