Top Things to do in Canyonlands National Park
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Things to do in Canyonlands National Park, Canyonlands National Park: The Best Canyons
A great location with trails for mountain biking and sightseeing.
1. Cataract Canyon
2. Horseshoe Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
One of four areas of Canyonlands National Parks - each named for its outstanding geological characteristic.
Reviewed By 451pn
Fun trip to this part of Canyonlands NP! The dirt road into horseshoe Canyon was no problem - no 4 WD or high clearance vehicle needed. The volunteer rangers did an outstanding job of explaining the different panels in the canyon. We camped out by the trailhead and there were plenty of camping sites available. It was a eight (8) mile round trip (out and back) and the hike out of the canyon wasn't that difficult. The trail is well marked.
3. Lathrop Canyon
4. The Needles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
This area of Canyonlands has a great variety of rock formations and allows camping.
Reviewed By michaeljones46 - Oklahoma City, United States
Visited the Needles District, enjoyed the beautiful drive up the canyon and Newspaper Rock on the way. At the Park, small visitor center has good restrooms, good gift shop and friendly rangers. Park is awesome. It was rainy when we were there so could not see the Needles very well, but of course rain is rare there. Awesome rock formations, took 100s of pics. Had it not been raining off and on, would have done some hikes as they look to be amazing. DO NOT MISS THIS!
5. Horse Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Hike Horse Canyon for spectacular scenery, but be careful of the quicksand.
6. Shafer Canyon Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By MrNjorl
A unique little plateau perfect for overlooking. Large enough for a few tents. Views on three sides and a scary perch to climb to. I got wobbly legs standing near the edge.
7. Orange Cliffs Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By paulsY5534PS
I disagree that this view is not very beautiful nor special. I think it is better than the Green River overlook just up the road. It is certainly easier to reach and less crowded (only one other car w/ two people when we stopped) as most people are in a hurry to get to the end of the road and Grandview Point. From here, you can get a glimpse of the Green River far below and the majestic orange cliffs soarng above. If walk (carefully) along the rim a bit you can get especially dramatic pictures of the cliffs. they are especially scenic at sunrise and sunset when they practically glow, similar to the effect in the Valley of FIre state park outside of Las Vegas. Closer to the car. watch out for the large black birds looking for a handout.
