UTAH ◆ National Parks

Canyonlands, the trip.

Three districts split by the Colorado and Green Rivers — Island in the Sky for vistas, the Needles for hiking, the Maze if you really want to be alone.

Field guide ◆

Stand inside the place.

Three districts split by the Colorado and Green Rivers — Island in the Sky for vistas, the Needles for hiking, the Maze if you really want to be alone. Use the interactive map on our destinations page to plan a route, and check our field guides for season-specific advice on this region.

Best seasonLate spring to early fall
Trip length2–4 days
DifficultyModerate
PermitRequired for overnight

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