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Utah's largest national park, Canyonlands features rugged canyons, towering mesas, and stunning rock formations shaped by the Colorado and Green Rivers. Its four districts offer unique adventures, with breathtaking views from Mesa Arch and Grand View Point.

Trails

Colorado River

The Colorado River carves through Canyonlands, creating deep canyons with calm waters ideal for paddling upstream, and transforming into thrilling whitewater rapids like Cataract Canyon.

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Dead Horse Point

Driving to the various overlooks in Dead Horse Point offers unique perspectives of Utah's expansive canyon country, with some visitors finding it even more captivating than the Grand Canyon.

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Grand Viewpoint

Grand View Point is located at the southernmost end of the Island in the Sky scenic drive, offering breathtaking views of miles of corrugated canyons. Rangers frequently present geology talks here from spring through fall.

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Mesa Arch

Mesa Arch, a 27-foot-long (8.3 m) arch, offers stunning views of the canyon and the La Sal Mountains. This short, easy 0.6-mile loop hike provides a classic sunrise spot, and is especially popular for photography.

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Upheaval Dome

This 1.7-mile round-trip hike leads to an overlook of Upheaval Dome, a mysterious crater-like formation believed to be either a meteor impact site or a collapsed salt dome. The short but steep climb provides unique geological insights and great views.

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