3 day itinerary in Canyonlands - Re:parks

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Alcove Spring Trail

Trail descends 1,400 ft to Moses and Zeus towers.

Aztec Butte Trail

Trail climbs sandstone buttes to views, stone granaries built ago.

Big Spring Canyon Overlook and Trailhead

Big Spring at end of Needles Park road, lush vegetation.

Big Spring Canyon to Elephant Canyon Loop Trail

Loop hike, slickrock benches, mesa tops, sheer cliffs, climb ladders.

Big Spring Canyon to Wooden Shoe Canyon Loop Trail

"The Needles landscape loop hike connects two canyons."

Buck Canyon Overlook

Paved overlook at 6,240 feet, sweeping vistas across Colorado River.

Candlestick Tower Overlook

Roadside pullout with views of Canyonlands, rock candlesticks.

Canyonlands' Cave Spring Trail

Water scarce in desert. Hike 0.6-mile loop from trailhead.

Chesler Park Loop and Joint Trail

Trail offers panoramas of Needles formations, Joint Trail is scenic.

Chesler Park Viewpoint Trail

Trail to scenic desert pass with sandstone spires, walking time.

Colorado River Overlook

Overlook: 7 miles on rough road. High-clearance vehicle or bike. No camping.

Confluence Overlook Trail

Needles trail offers dry, open country with views of rivers.

Druid Arch Trail

Chesler Park trail branch with steep climb, ladder, scrambling required.

Fort Bottom Trail

Ancient stone ruin overlooking Green River accessible by White Rim Road.

Gooseberry Trail

Steepest trail, Gooseberry descends scree slopes, switchbacks, sheer cliffs.

Gooseneck Overlook Trail

Short walk from 4WD road ends at overlook of river bend.

Grand View Point Overlook and Trail

Grand View Point has breathtaking views of Canyonlands at 6,080 feet.

Green River Overlook

Top view of Green River, perfect for sunset, walking time.

Horseshoe Canyon

Great Gallery contains significant North American pictographs, added to park 1971.

Lathrop Trail

Lathrop Trail: grassland views, canyon descent, moderate hiking option, strenuous return.

Mesa Arch Trail

Short hike to natural stone arch, views of mountains, canyon.

Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area

Preserves Mormon settlement heritage through community-led efforts.

Moses and Zeus Towers Trail

Trail to towers requires hike or permit for White Rim Road.

Murphy Loop Trail

Full-day hike, 1,400 feet elevation change. Outstanding views.

Murphy Point Trail

Level hike to historic corral, panoramic views in the end.

Neck Spring Trail

Historic ranch loop trail with watering springs.

Orange Cliffs Overlook

Panoramic canyon views, Green River, Orange Cliffs, Glen Canyon Recreation.

Peekaboo Trail

Challenging route with steep slopes and two ladders to climb.

Pets in Canyonlands

National park not ideal for pets due to preservation priorities.

Pothole Point Trail

Short loop trail, sandstone with potholes, surprising aquatic life.

Shafer Trail Viewpoint

Shafer Trail Viewpoint at Island in the Sky offers stunning view.

Slickrock Trail

Trail offers views of canyons and mountains with geology guide.

Stone Storehouse Trail

Visit ancient structure in park, over 1,000 years old.

Syncline Loop Trail

Challenging trail around Upheaval Dome, steep, requires caution, long walk.

Upheaval Dome

Circular, tilted geologic formation. Hike one-mile roundtrip, climb 100 feet.

Upheaval Dome Overlooks Trail

Steep hikes to overlook Upheaval Dome, colorful geologic feature.

Whale Rock Trail

Trail up sandstone dome, great for kids, broad views.

White Rim Overlook Trail

Walk to east-facing overlook for river, mountains view.

Wilhite Trail

Steep trail descends to wash, no shade. Walk time not provided.

Wooden Shoe Arch Overlook

Roadside overlook with view of large sandstone arch shaped shoe.

Wooden Shoe Canyon to Lost Canyon Loop Trail

Loop hike, difficult sections climbing between canyons, ladder climb required.

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