UTAH: Canyonlands — Sample Itineraries
Utah - Canyonlands Series
Summary
Definitely a worthwhile trip to make! Here are the condensed summaries of my itineraries, as well as any additional quick notes! Obviously, shift things around based on time and energy.
2 Day Trip in the Canyonlands
Day 1
Morning
- Arches National Park
- Devils Garden Trail ← Morning preferred
- Landscape Arch
- Partition / Navajo Arch (if time/energy allows)
- Double O Arch (if time/energy allows)
- Finish loop via Fin Canyon (primative) trail (if physical condition is good and weather cooperates)
- Devils Garden Trail ← Morning preferred
Lunch
Bagged lunch brought from Moab
Afternoon
- Arches National Park
- Broken Arch / Sand Dune Arch
- Cave of Coves (Double Arch)
- The Windows (If time/energy allows)
- Park Avenue (If time/energy allows)
Dinner
Arches Thai
Day 2
Morning
- Arches National Park
- Delicate Arch ← Morning preferred
- Balanced Rock
Drive to Canyonlands National Park
Lunch
Bagged lunch brought from Moab
Afternoon
- Canyonlands National Park
- Grand Point Overlook
- Mesa Arch (If time/energy allows)
- Green River Overlook
- Upheaval Dome (If time/energy allows)
If returning to Salt Lake City, see Day 4 on taking a scenic detour via Interstate 70 instead of Canyonlands National Park.
Dinner
Moab Diner
3 Day Trip in the Canyonlands
Day 1
Morning
- Arches National Park
- Delicate Arch ← Morning preferred
- Balanced Rock
Lunch
Bagged lunch brought from Moab
Afternoon
- Arches National Park
- Broken Arch / Sand Dune Arch
- Cave of Coves (Double Arch)
- The Windows (If time/energy allows)
Dinner
Arches Thai
Day 2
Morning
- Corona Arch ← Morning preferred
- Canyonlands National Park
- Grand Point Overlook
Lunch
Bagged lunch brought from Moab
Afternoon
- Canyonlands National Park
- Mesa Arch ← Morning preferred
- Green River Overlook
- Upheaval Dome (If time/energy allows)
- Whale Rock (If time/energy allows)
Dinner
Moab Diner
Call ahead to Thai Bella for a reservation on Day 3
Day 3
Morning
- Arches National Park
- Devils Garden Trail ← Morning preferred
- Landscape Arch
- Partition / Navajo Arch (if time/energy allows)
- Double O Arch (if time/energy allows)
- Finish loop via Fin Canyon (primative) trail (if physical condition is good and weather cooperates)
- Devils Garden Trail ← Morning preferred
Lunch
Bagged lunch brought from Moab
Afternoon
- Arches National Park
- Skyline Arch
- Balanced Rock
- Park Avenue
Dinner
Thai Bella