Green River Overlook
Green River Overlook
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,409 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The really cool and incredible part of Canyonlands is that the park is not merely one canyon. There are both the Colorado and the Green River Canyons, and while not the only place, it might be the best place in the park to see the Green River Canyon. This is a short easy walk from the parking lot to the overlook and when we arrived, ample parking spaces were available, unlike Mesa Arch and Grandview. The Green River Canyon may not be as impressive as the Colorado. However, it has some great features like the cuts in the plateau and actual views of the Green River. You are sure to get some great pictures here. Unfortunately, the sun and blue skies did not stay like around by the time we arrived here. Still we got some great group shots here.
Written June 4, 2023
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Ashley Mantras
Murrieta, CA112 contributions
Sep 2019
This was such a beautiful stop along our day drive through Canyonlands. The views were so beautiful and really made you feel small. Not like the Grand Canyon but breathtaking in its own right. Definitely make this part of your stop. We were able to find parking in the late morning and walked right on up. There were crowds but nothing too overwhelming.
Written February 19, 2020
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LSUTraveller
Watson, LA1,935 contributions
Jan 2021
Certainly a must do when in the north end of the park. It's an easy/paved short walk from the parking lot, and there are RR facilities. There's plenty to see hear, and the experience in winter, with snow, was beautiful and worth the visit, temperature and snow.
Written January 10, 2021
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ItchyFeet
Camarillo, CA11,800 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
As the name implies you can see the Green River here before it meets with the Colorado River. Great views but I’m particularly fond of the Grand View Overlook and it’s even more expansive views. Quick stop and then keep moving to the end if the road.
Written November 1, 2020
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Goatesians
Loveland, CO566 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
In my opinion, the Green River Overlook is the pinnacle of the many mind-blowing views at Canyonlands. Mere words and pictures cannot begin to do justice in describing these views, so just go and enjoy.
Coming back from Grand View Point, turn left onto Upheaval Dome Road and then another left on Green Canyon Overlook Road and at the end you will not believe what awaits you. I was fortunate enough on one of my visits to witness a thunderstorm miles off in the distant and it was a spectacle. Enjoy.
Coming back from Grand View Point, turn left onto Upheaval Dome Road and then another left on Green Canyon Overlook Road and at the end you will not believe what awaits you. I was fortunate enough on one of my visits to witness a thunderstorm miles off in the distant and it was a spectacle. Enjoy.
Written July 27, 2013
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Fishscales44
Hazlet321 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
In making up our itinerary of things-to-do in the Canyonlands - Needles area, I wrestled with going to either Green River Overlook or Dead Horse Point which is relatively nearby. I didn't want to spend time visiting every overlook that has ever been created. I chose Green River Overlook because of the things that I had read and I'm certainly glad that I chose so well. As another reviewer had said, this is a "wow!", but in a view quiet reverential way. The view is astounding and, while you look as far as the eye can see - and easily locate where it is raining on someone else -, you can also notice how absolutely quiet it can be. Beauty and silence can be a powerful thing. Don't miss the experience - it's only a short walk from the car.
Written November 21, 2012
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Cherry_Wonderdog
New England5,009 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Beautiful overlook of the canyon below that was formed and is still being formed by the Colorado River. Excellent place to take photographs.
Written May 28, 2018
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amylfed
Portsmouth, NH389 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
This is one of the best parts of canyonlands!!!!! It's often compared to the grand canyon, but's it's amazing itself! Definitely worth checking out if in this district of the park, no hiking either for these views :)
Written August 12, 2013
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LPWilliams
London, UK1,042 contributions
Jun 2011 • Solo
I visited the 'Green River Overlook' during my multi-day visit to the magical Canyonlands NP, as part of my month-long tour of the Utah/Arizona natural attractions last year. I have posted separate reviews for several individual trails/overlooks, plus an 'introductory' review for the 2 main areas within the NP ('Island in the Sky' and the 'Needles') and the NP as a whole under the TA webpage (incorrectly) entitled 'Canyonland' (sic).
I can't say why, but from the visitor centre I proceeded straight for this overlook; I could have gone to a multitude of other venues, but fate resulted with my first panoramic viewing being what was clearly the most magical, astounding, jaw-dropping vista I have ever seen.... You've no doubt seen the view (but in part probably) already in some way, as it is rightly a photo of the view that often features in articles about Canyonlands !
When I prepared to write this review I was amazed to find that a dedicated TA webpage for it didn't exist. So, post my request for one to be generated this should be the inaugural review !
This entry should not be confused with the similarly titled CL attraction 'Green River', which deals specifically with the body of water, rafting etc....
I have compiled an extensive Trip Advisor 'Trip List' for my tour, which includes 'extra' attractions and also has links to the other individual TA reviews I've contributed for the accommodation/attractions I visited - it has been made a Trip Advisor 'Itinerary'; I hope it is of interest and use to you - I plan to add visitor information sections/viewable media sections..... The most direct way to access it is by clicking my review-count below my profile name to the left of this review text. Alternatively, see after my review below the dashed line...
You can also access my other Canyonlands reviews that way...
The west-looking overlook is accessed from the main scenic road on a short stretch of paved road; there is a very large car park there, from where you walk a VERY short/flat distance to the main overlook viewing area.
As the outlook only properly 'opens-up' as you get right next to the edge/wall, I was literally stopped in my tracks with awe and delight as the whole panorama suddenly hit my eyes.
I eventually uttered the word 'wow' to myself, sat down on a rock and just peacefully gazed out over the plateau below me, adorned with a beautifully white-rimmed river gorge, numerous peak and rock formations, buttes, canyon walls to the sides and in the far distance an almost horizon-wide cliff face with the snow-covered Henry Mountain range appearing to sit atop (although it is actually much, much further away in the distance).
The canyons/river gorges are courtesy of the significant 'Green River', which flows through the NP and has a number of tributaries and also gives it's name to the overlook of course ! There's also the town of 'Green River', well upstream, off the I-70....
What a fantastic and unexpected start to my time in the region this experience was; it bettered what I thought was to be the pinnacle of my tour, namely the views from the astoundingly impressive 'Muley
Point Overlook' (see my review). I returned to this overlook viewpoint several times over the coming days to soak up the view even more, the best of which was after a very early arrival so I was completely alone at each significant overlook with just the sun and wind for company....
If you're prepared to 'scramble' a bit you can move sideways and downwards a fair amount, more significantly towards the north, for more secluded/different views and a sit down on the slightly sloping rockface - it makes it a very peaceful setting....
I think that this overlook offers some of the most impressive, awe-inspiring, views anyone will ever see. As it's almost the first attraction you go past from the entrance, there is even more reason to make it your first stop; everything might be a bit of an anti-climax from then on, but that is a relative comparison as CL has so much to offer.
I will add any relevant photos/videos after this review is posted by TA.
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As well as the method described near the start of this review my TA 'Trip List' can also be accessed from the 'Utah Itineraries' link on the right of the Utah Forum page. Or the direct link is :
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/GoListDetail-i24850-Las_Vegas_to_Zion_Bryce_and_other.html
Alternatively, to search via TA, it is entitled 'Las Vegas to Zion, Bryce and other SUtah Natl Parks + Monument Valley-May 2011'.
Please feel free to send me messages with any questions.
I can't say why, but from the visitor centre I proceeded straight for this overlook; I could have gone to a multitude of other venues, but fate resulted with my first panoramic viewing being what was clearly the most magical, astounding, jaw-dropping vista I have ever seen.... You've no doubt seen the view (but in part probably) already in some way, as it is rightly a photo of the view that often features in articles about Canyonlands !
When I prepared to write this review I was amazed to find that a dedicated TA webpage for it didn't exist. So, post my request for one to be generated this should be the inaugural review !
This entry should not be confused with the similarly titled CL attraction 'Green River', which deals specifically with the body of water, rafting etc....
I have compiled an extensive Trip Advisor 'Trip List' for my tour, which includes 'extra' attractions and also has links to the other individual TA reviews I've contributed for the accommodation/attractions I visited - it has been made a Trip Advisor 'Itinerary'; I hope it is of interest and use to you - I plan to add visitor information sections/viewable media sections..... The most direct way to access it is by clicking my review-count below my profile name to the left of this review text. Alternatively, see after my review below the dashed line...
You can also access my other Canyonlands reviews that way...
The west-looking overlook is accessed from the main scenic road on a short stretch of paved road; there is a very large car park there, from where you walk a VERY short/flat distance to the main overlook viewing area.
As the outlook only properly 'opens-up' as you get right next to the edge/wall, I was literally stopped in my tracks with awe and delight as the whole panorama suddenly hit my eyes.
I eventually uttered the word 'wow' to myself, sat down on a rock and just peacefully gazed out over the plateau below me, adorned with a beautifully white-rimmed river gorge, numerous peak and rock formations, buttes, canyon walls to the sides and in the far distance an almost horizon-wide cliff face with the snow-covered Henry Mountain range appearing to sit atop (although it is actually much, much further away in the distance).
The canyons/river gorges are courtesy of the significant 'Green River', which flows through the NP and has a number of tributaries and also gives it's name to the overlook of course ! There's also the town of 'Green River', well upstream, off the I-70....
What a fantastic and unexpected start to my time in the region this experience was; it bettered what I thought was to be the pinnacle of my tour, namely the views from the astoundingly impressive 'Muley
Point Overlook' (see my review). I returned to this overlook viewpoint several times over the coming days to soak up the view even more, the best of which was after a very early arrival so I was completely alone at each significant overlook with just the sun and wind for company....
If you're prepared to 'scramble' a bit you can move sideways and downwards a fair amount, more significantly towards the north, for more secluded/different views and a sit down on the slightly sloping rockface - it makes it a very peaceful setting....
I think that this overlook offers some of the most impressive, awe-inspiring, views anyone will ever see. As it's almost the first attraction you go past from the entrance, there is even more reason to make it your first stop; everything might be a bit of an anti-climax from then on, but that is a relative comparison as CL has so much to offer.
I will add any relevant photos/videos after this review is posted by TA.
----------------------------
As well as the method described near the start of this review my TA 'Trip List' can also be accessed from the 'Utah Itineraries' link on the right of the Utah Forum page. Or the direct link is :
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/GoListDetail-i24850-Las_Vegas_to_Zion_Bryce_and_other.html
Alternatively, to search via TA, it is entitled 'Las Vegas to Zion, Bryce and other SUtah Natl Parks + Monument Valley-May 2011'.
Please feel free to send me messages with any questions.
Written May 2, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,470 contributions
Aug 2018
Even though it takes an hour to travel from Moab, Utah, to Canyonlands National Park and the Island in the Sky's most popular viewpoints, the trip is far from ho-hum as it introduces visitors to the park's impressive scenery, the wilderness of rock, the three surrounding mountain ranges that break the pattern of flat-topped mesas and buttes. But the majestic overlooks at Grand View Point and the Green River Overlook may spark the imagination of all who peer down into the depths of this gaping chasm. While mountain bikers, hikers and float trippers wander along the primitive pathways or navigate down the Colorado and Green Rivers, many visitors are content to access the overlooks and admire the spectacular landscapes. The Green River Overlook, from an elevation of 6,000 feet, looks out across Soda Springs Basin towards the Green River. Seeing this viewpoint for the first time may catch visitors from Chicago by surprise, especially if they aren't accustomed to wide open spaces and great heights and near silence. The Green River outlook, like the Grand View Point Outlook, lives up to the term "breath-taking experience." From this viewpoint, the Green River is a tiny ribbon of water at the bottom of an awe-inspiring canyon. The vista stretches out for 100 miles to the horizon. A sandstone viewing area, sparsely decorated with Utah juniper, marks the canyon rim and signals where a 2,200-foot drop-off begins to the river far below.
Written October 19, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
What is the elevation difference between the green river overlook and the green river?
Written April 30, 2019
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