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Canyonlands National Park

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Shafer Trail
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Cattle trail which can be used by sport vehicles.

Attraction type: Trail
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Island in the Sky
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

This area of Canyonlands has a few hiking trails and views of beautiful canyons.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Geological formation; Park; National park
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The Needles
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

This area of Canyonlands has a great variety of rock formations and allows camping.

Attraction type: Geological formation; Canyon
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Dead Horse Point
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Accessible to vehicles, hikers, and the disabled, this spot offers a beautiful overlook of the Colorado River.

Attraction type: State park
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Mesa Arch
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Visit this mesa at sunrise for the best scencic views.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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White Rim Road
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

100-mile road which most visitors bike or drive by four-wheel vehicles.

Attraction type: Scenic drive; Biking trail (mountain); Hiking trail
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Upheaval Dome
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation
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Horseshoe Canyon
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

One of four areas of Canyonlands National Parks - each named for its outstanding geological characteristic.

Attraction type: Canyon
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Horse Canyon
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Hike Horse Canyon for spectacular scenery, but be careful of the quicksand.

Attraction type: Canyon
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Mineral Point Road
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Biking trail (mountain)
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Green River
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Scenic river for paddling through Canyonlands National Park.

Attraction type: River
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Confluence Overlook Trail
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Popular, scenic hiking trail.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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Great Gallery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

A major landmark in Bryce, a vast panel of rock said to date back 2,000 years.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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Mineral Bottom
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Area on the Green River popular for kaying and canoeing.

Attraction type: River
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Lathrop Canyon
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Cut by the Colorado River, this canyon has beautiful sunset views.

Attraction type: Canyon
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White Rim Jeep Trail
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

Trail in Canyonlands accessible only by sport vehicles.

Attraction type: Off road vehicle trail (4wd)
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Island In The Sky Visitor Center
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

All the information needed for a trip in the area can be found here.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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White Crack
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

The view from atop this massive chunk of rock is impressive.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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The Maze
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 20 attractions in Canyonlands National Park

This area of Canyonlands is the wildest and least visited.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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Cave Spring

About a mile long this trail will lead you pass some petrogliffs.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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