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Eastern Utah

Canyonlands

Utah's Largest and Most Remote National Park

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Canyonlands is Utah's largest national park and its most untamed. Divided into four distinct districts by the Colorado and Green Rivers, it offers everything from easy rim walks to multi-day backcountry expeditions. The Needles district rewards hikers with slot canyons and arches; the Island in the Sky mesa delivers some of the most sweeping panoramas in the American West.

Must-See

Highlights

Mesa Arch

A short half-mile hike to a stunning arch framing the canyon below — magical at sunrise.

White Rim Road

A 100-mile 4WD loop around the Island in the Sky — one of the great off-road adventures in the US.

Needles District

Colorful cedar mesa sandstone spires and excellent hiking through slot canyons.

Green River Overlook

A paved, accessible viewpoint with one of the most dramatic canyon panoramas in the park.

Plan Your Visit

Practical Information

Distance

250 miles southeast of Salt Lake City

Elevation

5,000–6,000 ft

Best Time

March–May and September–October

Getting There

US-191 South from Moab to UT-313 West (Island in the Sky) or US-191 South to UT-211 West (Needles).