Things To Do in Canyonlands National Park

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Hiking is the most popular Canyonlands activity, and it’s easy to see why. With three outstanding areas (Islands in the Sky, the Needles and the Maze districts), there are seemingly endless... read more

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      • 1 Lake Powell - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Lake Powell

      • Sun. Sand. Red slickrock cliffs. Boats. Fun!
      • Lakes and Rivers
      • Outside the park
      • Local Expert Pick
      • Must See
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      • 98.0 mi

      • 2 Capitol Reef National Park - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Capitol Reef National Park

      • See the Waterpocket Fold and pick delicious orchard fruit
      • National Parks
      • Outside the park
      • Local Expert Pick
      • Must See
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      • 74.6 mi

      • 3 Arches National Park - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Arches National Park

      • 2,000+ natural sandstone arches such as iconic Delicate Arch
      • National Parks
      • Outside the park
      • Local Expert Pick
      • Must See
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      • 28.5 mi

      • Island In the Sky - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Island In the Sky

      • Stunning mesa, also a main activity area of Canyonlands
      • Landmarks
      • In the park
      • Must See
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      • Upheaval Dome Overlook Trail - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Upheaval Dome Overlook Trail

      • 1.6 mile r/t, easy hike to fascinating geologic features
      • Hiking
      • Island in the Sky
      • Must See
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      • 4 Whale Rock Trail - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Whale Rock Trail

      • 1-mile r/t, easy, steep, great for kids, climb sandstone
      • Hiking
      • Island in the Sky
      • Must See
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      • 11.6 mi

      • Island In the Sky scenic drive - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Island In the Sky scenic drive

      • Sightseeing from your car
      • Drives
      • In the park
      • Must See
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      • Lathrop Canyon - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Lathrop Canyon

      • 11 mi, 1600-foot elevation loss, well-marked, steep, rocky
      • Hiking
      • Island in the Sky
      • Must See
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      • 5 Grand View Point Trail - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      Grand View Point Trail

      • Easy, flat 2-mile walk to stunning viewpoint. Great for kids
      • Hiking
      • Island in the Sky
      • Must See
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      • 0.0 mi

      • The Maze roads - Canyonlands National Park add to list

      The Maze roads

      • Only for experienced drivers. High clearance 4WD vehicles.
      • 4WD
      • In the park
      • Must See
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