Best trails in Canyonlands National Park
The park is divided into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. This landscape was eroded into canyons, buttes, and mesas by the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries. There are rock pinnacles and other naturally sculpted rock, as well as artifacts from Ancient Pueblo Peoples.
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Visitor info
Admits a private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders.
Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants.
Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments.
Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.
No entrance pass required on these days:
Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day
The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.
The Island in the Sky and the Needles Visitor Centers are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers, and wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are available.
ASL interpreters are available by reservation for ranger-led programs. Please complete a form on their website at least 7 days in advance to make a reservation for interpretation services.
Additional information about accessibility at Canyonlands National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
The Island in the Sky and the Needles Visitor Centers are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers, and wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are available.
The Hans Flat Ranger Station Visitor Center is accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers on a gravel surface and has wheelchair accessible pit toilets. Orientation films include closed captioning upon request.
The Visitor Center Picnic Area and the Needles Picnic Area are wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces.
Island in the Sky Campground has 1 individual wheelchair accessible camping site and a wheelchair accessible pit toilet.
The Needles Campground has 2 individual wheelchair accessible camping sites, and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.
Trail reviews for Canyonlands National Park
September 4, 2025 Canyonlands National Park Utah’s Mighty 5 0.3 mi 49 ft elevation gain 9m
September 4, 2025 Canyonlands National Park Utah’s Mighty 5 0.9 mi 128 ft elevation gain 23m
September 4, 2025 Canyonlands National Park Utah’s Mighty 5 1.4 mi 243 ft elevation gain 37m
September 4, 2025 Canyonlands National Park Utah’s Mighty 5 1.9 mi 269 ft elevation gain 53m Scrambling to the top of the hill was more difficult than I anticipated. Wear grippy shoes!!
September 4, 2025 Canyonlands National Park Utah’s Mighty 5 0.2 mi 10 ft elevation gain 5m
September 4, 2025 Canyonlands National Park Utah’s Mighty 5 1.9 mi 167 ft elevation gain 43m