The Beehive State’s five national parks each have unique features, but all offer sweeping vistas of a vast landscape that seems untouched by humans. It’s not uncommon to find overlooks with views that go for miles, and at Canyonlands National Park, those million-dollar views are a dime a dozen!
One of the best overlooks at Canyonlands requires a short hike, but your efforts are richly rewarded. Check out the Grand View Point Overlook:
Canyonlands National Park covers 337,598 acres, and its views stretch for miles. Here, you’ll see how the elements have carved out canyons and shaped rock formations and buttes across the landscape over eons. One of the best spots for viewing is the Grand View Point Overlook.
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You’ll find the overlook at the south end of the Island in the Sky District, and a short, 300-foot-long, paved path will take you right to the viewing area.
BruinDan/Tripadvisor This paved path is wheelchair-accessible and an easy stroll for every visitor.
Informational signs tell you more about some of the features in the distance, including the La Sal Mountains, Monument Basin, and The Needles.
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If you’re up for a slightly longer, more strenuous adventure, continue on an unpaved trail that takes you almost a mile to another lookout.
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Bring along some water and sun protection for the longer hike; Canyonlands gets very hot, and there’s no shade along the way.
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This path winds it way along steep cliff edges and the National Park Service suggests that you’ll want to allow at least 90 minutes out and back for this excursion.
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Keep a close eye on kids - it’s a long way down - and make sure to stay on the path to protect the biological soil crust. The trail has an elevation gain of around 170 feet.
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Your efforts are rewarded with an even more amazing view!
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Allow yourself plenty of time to hang out here and bask in the beauty of this incredible place…
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…and don’t forget your camera!
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Learn more about Canyonlands National Park on its website. Follow the park’s Facebook page to see what the National Park System has in store for Canyonlands in the upcoming weeks and months.
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This paved path is wheelchair-accessible and an easy stroll for every visitor.
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Have you visited Canyonlands National Park and hiked to the Grand View Point Overlook?
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