National Park

Canyonlands National Park

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Places

Places in Canyonlands

Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places

Place

Grand View Point Overlook

End of the road panorama over canyons and the White Rim

Trailhead · Restroom

Place

Mesa Arch

Short walk to a cliff-edge arch with a sunrise glow

Trailhead · Parking

Place

Chesler Park

Grassy basin ringed by Needles spires, reached by a rugged loop

Scenic Viewpoint · Campground

Place

Druid Arch

Stonehenge‑like arch capping a tough, rewarding Needles trek

Scenic Viewpoint

Trails

Trails in Canyonlands

Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails

Challenging

Elephant Hill to Chesler Park

Slot canyons, slickrock, and a meadow ringed by red rock needles

10.4 mi · 5.5 hr · Challenging

Easy

Mesa Arch Trail

Iconic sunrise loop to a cliff-edge arch with White Rim views.

0.7 mi · 30 min · Easy

Challenging

Chesler Park Loop via Joint Trail

The Needles’ greatest hits: meadow, spires, and a slot-like Joint.

10.7 mi · 6 hr · Challenging

Moderate

Joint Trail

A tight slot-canyon detour on the Chesler Park Loop

1.3 mi · 1.5 hr · Moderate

Wildlife

Wildlife in Canyonlands

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Bighorn Sheep in Canyonlands National Park

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Where to look

Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensisReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionusReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Coyote

Canis latransReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Western Rattlesnake in Canyonlands National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganusReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Caution

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Parkwide

No wood or charcoal fires are allowed in Canyonlands under the current Stage 2 fire restrictions. Only petroleum- or propane-fueled stoves or grills are allowed in backcountry campsites, campgrounds, and picnic areas. See the park's current conditions and park regulations.Official details

Closure

Lockhart Canyon Road Impassable to Vehicles

Lockhart Canyon Road remains impassable to all vehicles from the park boundary to the Colorado River in the Needles District. Visitors should park at the boundary and hike the remaining ~1/2 mile (800 meters) to reach the river. Official road conditions: Canyonlands Road ConditionsOfficial details

Closure

The Needles Road Closures: Elephant Hill, Lavender Canyon, and Davis Canyon

Elephant Hill 4WD Road, Lavender Canyon, and Davis Canyon are closed to motor vehicle traffic and bicycles in The Needles. Do not plan to use these routes; check the park’s current road conditions before traveling in the district. Road conditions | Park conditionsOfficial details

Canyonlands National Park

Grand View Point Overlook

Mesa Arch

Chesler Park

Druid Arch

Elephant Hill to Chesler Park

Mesa Arch Trail

Chesler Park Loop via Joint Trail

Joint Trail

Bighorn Sheep

Mule Deer

Coyote

Western Rattlesnake

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Parkwide

Lockhart Canyon Road Impassable to Vehicles

The Needles Road Closures: Elephant Hill, Lavender Canyon, and Davis Canyon

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