Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves
Plan Your Visit - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) From broad overlooks at Island in the Sky or rambling trails in The Needles, to deep remoteness of The Maze or even floating the rivers themselves: whatever you choose, Canyonlands offers a lifetime of exploration possibilities
Basic Information - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Canyonlands National Park is open year-round Canyonlands is Utah's largest national park, with 337,598 acres of land and water ready to be explored The Green and Colorado rivers split the park into three major districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, and The Maze
Places To Go - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Canyonlands National Park preserves 337,598 acres of colorful canyons, mesas, buttes, fins, arches, and spires in the heart of southeast Utah's high desert Water and gravity have been the prime architects of this land, sculpting layers of rock into the rugged landscape you see today
Things To Do - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Whether you're stopping by for an hour or planning a two-week vacation, Canyonlands offers many ways to spend your time in the park Auto Touring: Paved and four-wheel-drive roads help you explore this highly scenic park Backpacking: You can take overnight trips in all three districts Biking: Bikes must remain on designated roads
Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) - NPS From broad overlooks at Island in the Sky or rambling trails in The Needles, to deep remoteness of The Maze or even floating the rivers themselves: whatever you choose, Canyonlands offers a lifetime of exploration possibilities
Trip Itineraries - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) 1 Hour: Drive to Grand View Point and enjoy a broad view of the entire park If time permits, visit Buck Canyon or Shafer Canyon overlooks along the way 2 Hours: Visit Grand View Point and Green River Overlook, and hike the 0 5-mile-loop nature trail to Mesa Arch
Publications - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) A mobile friendly guide to visiting Canyonlands with a map, information about hikes, camping, accessibility, ranger programs, and more We produce a variety of publications for free distribution During your visit, you can request publications at a visitor center, or you can download files and visit webpages listed below
History Culture - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) The rich and colorful history of Canyonlands is perhaps best told by the individuals who witnessed it As told by cowboys, scientists, park rangers, and former government officials, these stories paint vivid pictures of canyon country and all the characters that have called it home
Hiking - Canyonlands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Canyonlands has hundreds of miles of hiking trails which explore the park’s natural and cultural features Both Island in the Sky and The Needles provide ample opportunities for short walks, day hikes and backpacking trips