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    In this page, you will find informations and advices we can give, based on our experience

    Canyonlands National Park - Utah

    Dead Horse Point State Park - Utah

    What to do if you have little time : the viewpoints in Canyonlands and if you are an early riser, Mesa Arch at sunrise.

    Advice : It is very hot and dry in summer (95 to 104°). In the morning, when the sun is rising, temperatures rise quickly. So once again, take a lot of water.

    Like all national parks, a contribution is requested at the entrance to the Canyonlands National Park. It is $30 per vehicle. If you have the "America the beautiful" pass, access is included.

    Concerning Dead Horse Point State Park, as its name suggests, it's a State Park that is not in Canyonlands NP. So you have to pay an additionnal 10$ fee.

    We recommend to dedicate at least 2 days to the visit o the park. 

    Mesa Arch
    Viewpoints
    Murphy Point Trail
    White Rim Trail
    Dead Horse Point State Park

    Mesa Arch

    Place worth a visit  

    Length and duration of the hike 0,4 mile one way

    Time to spend1 hour at sunrise

    Fee

     

     $25 per vehicle

    ZIP file to download

    GPS tracks to download

    ZIP file to download

    GPS trail to download

    This arch is photogenic at sunrise. Therefore, you must inquire for sunrise hours to be there at the best moment. The short hike, about 0,4 mile, is easy if done in the early hours, understand before sunrise. Try to be there early, because the place is frequented by photographers and the best seats are taken quickly !

    Photo tip : have a tripod a wide angle lens and a remote control.

    Canyonlands viewpoints

    Place worth a visit  

    Length and duration of the hikeNo hike

    Time to spendHalf a day

    Fee

     

     $25 per vehicle

    Due to extremely high temperatures in 2012, we could not hike in Canyonlands and we only went to the viewpoints.

    • Green River ovelook : nice view in the morning.
    • Overlook : not very interesting.
    • Grand Viewpoint : Nice view over the famous goose paw. Pretty.
    • Buck Canyon Overlook : nice but best in the afternoon because it's backlit in the morning.

    Murphy Point Trail

    Place worth a visit  

    Length and duration of the hike1,9 miles one way

    Time to spend 1 to 2 hours

    Fee

     

     $25 per vehicle

    ZIP file to download

    GPS trail to download

    This 3,8 miles hike (round trip) with no shade, leads to an absolutely stunning viewpoint on Canyonlands. The rest of the hike has no real interest. It's best in the morning to have the sun in the back.

    White Rim Trail

    Place worth a visit  

    Length and duration of the hike1 mile one way

    Time to spend1 hour

    Fee

     

     $25 per vehicle

    ZIP file to download

    GPS trail to download

    2 miles hike (round trip), on a ledge that narrows as you move forward, to end at a point beyond which the vacuum is offered to you. Impressive views, breathtaking. 

    Dead Horse Point

    Place worth a visit  

    Length and duration of the hike300 feet one way

    Time to spend1 hour

    Fee

     

    $10 per vehicle

    (in 2012)

    Interesting view on the Green River that winds between cliffs.

    To see around

    • Arches National Park

    Lodging

    We have tested :

    • Moab - Camping Koa : located south of Moab. Lavatories are clean. Pool. Very littleshade.

    • Moab - Adventurer Inn Motel : No pool, but there is a nice shaded lawn area equipped with picnic tables. Spacious and clean rooms. $90 a night (for 4 people) in june 2012 (breakfast included).
    • Moab - Riverside Inn Motel : quite correct motel  with pool and Jacuzzi. $96 a room for 4 in September 2013 (breakfast included).
    • Moab - Riverside Oasis campground : north of Moab near Route 191, so quite noisy. Clean lavatories. Tent sites, shaded, are on the lawn, which is very nice and comfortable. $30 a night in september 2013.


     

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