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Active and Adventure Destinations Near Canyonlands National Park
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Moab,UT
(30 mi.) -
Arches National Park,UT
(32 mi.) -
Capitol Reef National Park,UT
(77 mi.) -
Fruita,CO
(88 mi.) -
Telluride,CO
(107 mi.)
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The Colorado River flows through Canyonlands National Park, Utah (Robert Glusic/Corbis)
Canyonlands National Park Active and Adventure Travel Tips
- With more than 60 miles of interconnecting trails, the Needles District offers many loop possibilities. Most trails can be done in a day, or you can combine them for a backpacking trip.
- Land of Standing Rocks, at the heart of the Maze District, has groups of strangely shaped rock spires that are fun to explore. Hiking routes branch off to overlooks and down to Cataract Canyon’s first set of rapids.
- Dramatic vistas await bikers at every turn on White Rim Road’s 100-mile length as it wraps around the Island in the Sky.
- Almost any shallow-draft boat can navigate the Green and Colorado Rivers above their confluence. Boaters typically do 20 miles a day in canoes or kayaks and 15 miles a day in rafts.
- The serious whitewater and remoteness of Cataract Canyon require big-water skills and equipment. Private groups will have the best chance of obtaining a permit by planning well ahead.
Canyonlands National Park Overview
In the far southern reaches of Utah, the Colorado and Green Rivers carve the high desert into a labyrinth of red-rock canyons that are sheer ecstasy for the hiker, mountain biker, and whitewater adventurer. The park is broken into three distinct districts—Island in the Sky, The Needles, and The Maze. The vast landscape offers hundred-mile vistas of rust-colored pinnacles, high mesas, sculpted buttes, sandstone spires, and sheer crimson cliffs.Read More
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Sorrel River Ranch Resort Spa - Hotel
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Red Cliffs Lodge - Hotel
Mile Post 14 Hwy 128
Moab84532
Distance: 42.3 mi.
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Moab84532
Distance: 42.3 mi.
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Lazy Lizard Hostel - Hotel
1213 S. Hwy. 191
Moab84532
Distance: 29.1 mi.
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Attractions
River District
Canyonlands National Park
2282 SW Resource Blvd.
Moab, Utah 84532
Distance: 28.5 mi. (from destination center)
Description:
2282 SW Resource Blvd.
Moab, Utah 84532
Distance: 28.5 mi. (from destination center)
Description:
The Green and Colorado Rivers flow smoothly through their canyons to a confluence in the heart... Read More
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Rim Trail
Bryce Canyon National Park
PO Box 640201
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 84764-0201
Distance: 137.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: This easy trail follows the rim with spectacular views for 5.5 miles between Bryce Point in the... Read More
PO Box 640201
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 84764-0201
Distance: 137.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: This easy trail follows the rim with spectacular views for 5.5 miles between Bryce Point in the... Read More
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Bryce Scenic Drive
Bryce Canyon National Park
PO Box 640201
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 84764-0201
Distance: 137.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: From the park entrance, this 18-mile road runs past 13 spectacular overlooks of Bryce Canyon. On... Read More
PO Box 640201
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 84764-0201
Distance: 137.2 mi. (from destination center)
Description: From the park entrance, this 18-mile road runs past 13 spectacular overlooks of Bryce Canyon. On... Read More
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Airports
Major Airports near Canyonlands National Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Salt Lake City International Airport | 216.2map | |
| Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | 276.0map | |
| Albuquerque International Airport | 277.6map |
Other Smaller Airports near Canyonlands National Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Moab Canyonlands Field | 41.4map | |
| Cortez Montezuma County Airport | 84.8map | |
| Grand Junction Walker Field | 93.4map |
Flight Deals to Canyonlands National Park
| Originating | From |
|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | $156 |
| Kansas City (MKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | $168 |
| Austin (AUS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | $308 |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | $314 |
| Bakersfield (BFL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) | $325 |
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