Tour Stops

Mesa Arch

The trail to Mesa Arch is an easy half-mile (0.8 km) round trip over dirt and slickrock. The views at Mesa Arch, and the arch...

Upheaval Dome

The trail to the first viewpoint of Upheaval Dome is 0.3 miles (482 m). It is a steep hike, climbing 118 ft (36 m) quickly....

Grand Viewpoint Trail

Grand View Point Trail is a 2 mile (3.2 km) out-and-back hike on the southwest side of the Island in the Sky. This hike is...

Whale Rock

Whale Rock Trail is a 1 mile (1.5 km) out-and-back hike in between Upheaval Dome and Aztec Butte. This hike is rated as moderate and...

Buck Canyon Overlook

Buck Canyon Overlook offers an amazing canyon view of the gorgeous geological layers in Canyonlands and the beautiful mountains in the distance.AlltrailsImage: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0,...

White Rim Overlook

At the White Rim Overlook, you can hike a relatively flat and 1.8 mile round trip trail and see a stunning 360 degree view of...

Orange Cliffs Overlook

From this overlook, you can see the orange cliff section of Glen canyon recreational area which borders Canyonlands. You can also see the maze district,...

Candlestick Tower Overlook

The next stop is another iconic formation in the park called the candlestick tower. The name comes from its shape, which resembles a melting candlestick....

Green River Overlook

This overlook offers yet another breathtaking view of the canyon over a thousand feet below the road, carved out by the peaceful yet powerful Green...

Dead Horse Point

Dead Horse Point State Park lies just off the road to Canyonlands, rests on the same mesa as Island in the Sky, but offers a...

Island in the Sky Visitor Center

At the visitor center, you can shop the bookstore, use the restroom, check out the interpretive displays, talk to a ranger, and get your backcountry...

Intestine Man Art Site

This site features petroglyphs and pictographs created by at least 3 different groups of ancient inhabitants of this land. So, who were these people?The earliest...