Moab, Utah - City Limit Elevation 4,000 feet. Population 5,200. Settled in 1855. Fun capital of the world (hiking, biking, four-wheeling, river running, rock climbing, horseback riding, golfing, etc.). Gateway to Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. TheDan O'Laurie Museum of Moab. Matheson Wetlands Preserve. Utah Highway US 191 is southeastern Utahs main artery, interlinking beautifully sculpted canyons, breathtaking red rock formations, majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, rugged and colorful high desert beauty, geological treasures, mysterious prehistoric ruins and rock art, historic sites, a myriad of recreational opportunities and old-fashioned western hospitality.