Stand at Grand View Point Overlook
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Peer into the vast, fractured heart of Canyonlands National Park where the Green and Colorado rivers have carved a landscape of infinite scale.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 45-minute drive from Moab to reach the Island in the Sky district where the overlook is located.
- 2Allocate at least 30 minutes for the paved overlook or 90 minutes if you choose to hike the two-mile round-trip trail along the canyon rim.
- 3Carry a National Park Pass or be prepared to pay the entry fee at the Island in the Sky entrance station.
- 4Pack a high-quality pair of binoculars to spot the White Rim Trail and tiny 4x4 vehicles moving deep within the canyon.
- 5Arrive before 9:00 AM during peak season to secure a spot in the primary parking lot, which often fills by midday.
- 6Bring a windbreaker even in summer, as the elevated mesa point is frequently subject to high-velocity gusts.
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