National park
Canyonlands National Park
103 locals recommend,
Location
UT
Tips from locals
Brett
June 1, 2022
Great hikes and sightseeing
Scott
July 23, 2021
Canyonlands an the Island in the sky entrance rarely reaches capacity. This is a great place to visit as a backup to Arches or if you have this on your bucket list. Mostly overlooks but there are a few short hikes to make a day of it. If you are feeling extra adventurous, not afraid of heights and have an off road capable vehicle then drive the Shafer trail. You can start in the park and exit through the potash (Potash road) fields leading back into town or vise versa. This drive takes about 2 hours to complete depending on how many stops you make to view the fields and incredible views. We have also seen bighorns grazing along this path as this is a designated lambing area! Not to mention Potash road is dotted with petroglyphs along this river road. Further to the south is the other half of the park called the Needles. As you approach the park be sure to stop at Newspaper rock. This is an exceptional collection of historic petroglyphs like no other. This side of the park is mostly permitted access for off road driving and camping but the few overlooks and stops that are open to guests with out a permit are fun to explore. This is a long drive south so be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks if you plan to make a day of it because it is more isolated and out of the way than the Island in the Sky entrance.
Canyonlands an the Island in the sky entrance rarely reaches capacity. This is a great place to visit as a backup to Arches or if you have this on your bucket list. Mostly overlooks but there are a few short hikes to make a day of it. If you are feeling extra adventurous, not afraid of heights and h…
Joe
September 25, 2019
Canyonlands National Park is a collection of all the primitive and barren peculiar landforms of the western United States: canyons, arches, stone bridges, peaks and pingdingshan. If you want to experience the natural scenery of the western region, you must not miss it.
Utah Escapes By Jeff And Karin
February 1, 2017
Very few National Parks allow you to explore like Canyonlands. There are amazing biking & jeeping opportunities as well as hiking.
David And Misty
March 9, 2014
Deep Canyons, Hoodoos, Spires, and amazing views. Don't miss this beautiful desert gem!
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