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Trip Planner
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Canyonlands
Planning Your Visit
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK PRESERVES 337,598 ACRES OF COLORFUL
canyons, mesas, buttes, fi ns, arches and spires in the heart of south-
east Utah's high desert. Water and gravity have been the prime archi-
tects of this land, sculpting layers of sedimentary rock into the rugged
landscape seen today.
The park is divided into four districts by the Green and Colorado
rivers: the Island in the Sky, the Maze, the Needles, and the rivers
themselves. While the districts share a primitive desert atmosphere,
each retains its own character and off ers diff er ent op por tu ni ties for
exploration and the study of natural and cultural history.
The Island in the Sky is the most accessible district, off er ing ex pan -
sive views from many overlooks along the paved scenic drive, several
hikes of varying length and a popular four-wheel-drive road. The
Needles District off ers more of a backcountry experience, requiring
some hiking or four-wheel driving to see the area’s attractions. The
Maze is a remote district re quir ing con sid er ably more time and self-
reliance to visit. Northwest of the Maze, the Horseshoe Canyon Unit
is a day-use area with stunning Native American rock art panels.
River trips off er another way to experience the park and usually
involve two or more days of boating.
FUN FOR KIDS
Junior Ranger Program
Free Junior Ranger booklets are available
at park visitor centers. Filled with fun
activities, these books reveal the wonders
of Canyonlands to kids and parents alike.
By completing a few exercises, participants
earn a Junior Ranger badge and certifi cate.
There are no roads within the park that directly link the four districts.
Though they may appear close on a map, traveling between them
requires two to six hours by car as there are few places to cross the
Colorado and Green rivers. Most people fi nd it impractical to visit
more than one or two districts in a single trip.
Hiking & Exploring
Both the Island in the Sky and the Needles
districts have several short trails great for
children. At the Island, kids enjoy peeking
through Mesa Arch and climbing the back
of the whale at Whale Rock. In the Needles,
the Cave Spring Trail, featuring a cowboy
camp and prehistoric pictographs, is always
a hit. Pothole Point is another popular hike,
especially when the potholes are full of
water and the creatures that live in these
small ecosystems. Be attentive when hiking
with kids in Canyonlands, as there are
unfenced overlooks throughout the park.
The high desert climate of Canyonlands is char ac ter ized by very hot
summers, mild weather in the spring and fall, and cold winters. Light
snowfalls occur in winter, making many of the unpaved roads and
even some hiking trails impassable. Spring weather is very unpre-
dictable, with a signifi cant amount of the year’s pre cip i ta tion falling
in March and April. Violent thunderstorms arrive in July and August,
some times caus ing im pres sive fl ash fl oods.
Most visits to Canyonlands involve primitive camping in sites along
the trails, roads and rivers found here. Campgrounds and popular
backcountry areas often fi ll every night from mid-March to Memorial
Day and from Labor Day through mid-October. If you are planning
to camp during these seasons, be prepared with a backup plan in case
there is nothing available. Backcountry permits and group campsites
may be reserved in advance, but regular sites in the campgrounds are
fi rst-come, fi rst-served.
Whether day hiking at Grand View Point, mountain biking the White Rim Road or
rafting the mighty Colorado River, Canyonlands offers something for everyone.
Discovery Packs
Both the Island in the Sky and Needles
districts offer a unique tool for kids eager to
explore and learn about the area: Discovery
Packs. These packs contain many useful
items, including binoculars, a hand lens, a
naturalist guide and a notebook. Before you
set out for the day, stop by the visitor center
and check one out.
The Park at Your Fingertips
www.nps.gov/cany
All the information in this trip planner,
and a great deal more, is available on
the Canyonlands National Park website.
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
General Information
CAMPING
Canyonlands off ers many camping oppor-
tunities. There are developed campgrounds
in both the Needles and Island in the Sky
districts. These campgrounds are located
along the scenic drives and feature toilets,
picnic tables and fi re rings. Sites are fi rst-
come, fi rst-served. Maximum RV length is 28
feet (in most sites). For visitors interested in
backcountry camping, there are possibilities
in every district. Information on backcountry
trips is provided on the district pages and on
page 4.
Canyonlands Trip Planner
Published By
Canyonlands Natural History Association,
a not-for-profi t organization that assists
the National Park Service in its educational,
interpretive and scientifi c programs. For
more information, see the back page of this
newspaper. (5m, 5/08)
Shade structures in the Needles District provide
excellent lunch spots.
Going over maps at the Hans Flat Ranger Station,
gateway to the Maze District.
Park Mailing Address
Canyonlands National Park
2282 SW Resource Blvd.
Moab, UT 84532
Outside the park, Dead Horse Point State
Park is located on Utah Highway 313 near
the Island in the Sky. Reservations may be
made from 3 to 120 days in advance by call-
ing Utah State Parks at (800) 322-3770.
or more people required), and day use permits
for Horse Canyon/Peekaboo and Lavender
canyons may also be reserved. Reservations
are not accepted for individual sites at Squaw
and Willow Flat campgrounds. A reservation
form is printed on the back page.
TRAVELING WITH PETS
Activities with pets are very limited at
Canyonlands. Pets are not allowed on hik-
ing trails, at overlooks or anywhere in the
backcountry. Pets may not accompany groups
traveling by four-wheel-drive vehicle, moun-
tain bike or boat. Pets may accompany visitors
in the developed campgrounds, and may be
walked in the park along paved roads. Pets
may also accompany visitors traversing the
Potash/Shafer Canyon road between Moab
and the Island in the Sky. Pets must be leashed
at all times when outside a vehicle.
Phone
(435) 719-2313
Email
canyinfo@nps.gov
Private campgrounds are located in nearby
towns and just outside the Needles District.
Contact county travel o ces for details (see
chart below).
Website
www.nps.gov/cany
FOOD, LODGING & OTHER SERVICES
Food, lodging and other amenities are not
available in Canyonlands National Park.
These may be found in nearby towns such
as Moab and Monticello. Contact area travel
councils (see below) for more information.
Cover Photo
Hiking the Spanish Bottom Trail,
Maze District
Camping is also possible on Bureau of Land
Man age ment (BLM) land outside the park.
Some restrictions apply. Contact the nearest
BLM o ce for more information.
The National Park Service cares for the
special places saved by the American people
so that all may experience our heritage.
FEES
Fees are charged for park entrance, camping
and backcountry permits. Eighty percent of
the fees collected at Canyonlands are re-
turned to the park to address priority needs
in main te nance, in fra struc ture, resource
management and visitor services. The fol-
lowing fees are in eff ect for Canyonlands:
• Entrance: $20/vehicle, $10/individual
• Interagency Annual Pass: $80
• Local Annual Passport: $40
• Developed Campgrounds:
Squaw Flat (Needles) - $15/night
Willow Flat (Island in the Sky) - $10/night
Group Sites (Needles) - $3/person/night
• Backcountry Permits: see page 4
INFORMATION CENTERS
Canyonlands maintains visitor centers in
each district. Outside the park, Blanding (on
Highway 191), Moab (at the corner of Center
and Main Streets) and Monticello (in the
Frontier Museum, corner of Highway 191
and 200 South) have information centers
with knowl edge able staff , brochures and
maps.
HAVE A SAFE VISIT
• Drink at least one gallon of water per day if
you're active in the desert.
• Always carry a map, adequate clothing and
fl ashlight in the backcountry.
• Remain in one place if you become lost or
sep a rat ed from a group.
• Always let someone know where you are
going and when you expect to return.
• Never cross a canyon that is fl ooding.
• During lightning storms, avoid lone trees
and high ridges. Sit in a vehicle if possible.
• Be careful near cliff edges, es pe cial ly when
rock surfaces are wet or icy.
• Rabies, west nile virus, plague and hanta-
virus occur in southeast Utah. Avoid close
contact with wild animals.
WEATHER
Canyonlands experiences wide temperature
fl uctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees
in a single day. The temperate (and most
popular) seasons are spring (April through
May) and fall (mid-September through
October), when daytime highs average 60
to 80 F and nightime lows average 30 to 50
F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100
F, making strenuous exercise di cult. Late
summer monsoon season brings violent
storm cells which often cause fl ash fl oods.
Winters (November through March) are
cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and
lows averaging 0 to 20 F.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Evening programs, guided walks and over-
look talks are off ered April through October.
Schedules are posted at visitor centers and
camp grounds.
TRANSPORTATION
Commercial airlines serve Grand Junction,
CO and Salt Lake City. A small commuter
airline serves Moab. Bus service is available
to Green River (fi fty miles from Moab) and
Crescent Junction (thirty miles away). Taxi
and shuttle services are available from both
Salt Lake City and Grand Junction to Moab
and other destinations in the area. Contact
local travel o ces for more information (see
Phone and Internet Directory below). There
is no public transportation to or within
Canyonlands. Hitchhiking is not allowed
in national parks. A list of commercial tour
operators is available on our website.
Entrance fee waivers are available to bonafi de
educational groups when the purpose of a
visit relates directly to park resources. Submit
requests to: National Park Service, Educa-
tional Fee Waivers, 2282 SW Resource Blvd.,
Moab, UT 84532, Fax: (435) 719-2300.
IMPORTANT REGULATIONS
• ATVs are not allowed in Canyonlands. All
motorbikes must be street legal and oper-
ated by licensed drivers.
• Personal water craft are not allowed on the
rivers within Canyonlands.
• Mountain bikes must remain on roads; they
are not allowed on trails.
• Pets are not allowed in the backcountry,
even in a vehicle (see above).
• Wood fi res are not allowed in the back-
country, except along the river corridors
where visitors must use a fi repan and pack
out all unburned debris.
ACCESSIBILITY
At the Island in the Sky, visitors with mobil-
ity impairments can access the visitor center
and restrooms, Buck Canyon Overlook,
Green River Overlook and Grand View
Point Overlook. In the Needles, the visitor
center, restrooms, Squaw Flat Campground
and Wooden Shoe Overlook are wheelchair
accessible. Other points of interest are ac-
cessible with some assistance.
RESERVATIONS
Canyonlands accepts res er va tions for over-
night backcountry trips including backpack-
ing, four-wheel-drive and river camping.
Group campsites in the Needles District (11
Your First Visit to Canyonlands
Phone & Internet Directory
No idea where to go? Here are some thoughts
on planning your fi rst visit to Canyonlands:
IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL DAYS
A visit of several days allows people to
experience more fully the wonders of
Canyonlands. Multi-day trips include moun-
tain biking the White Rim Road, backpack-
ing in the Needles, four-wheel-driving in the
Maze, and boating the Colorado and Green
Rivers. Visits to the Maze and the rivers typi-
cally include at least three nights.
Canyonlands National Park
General Information
Backcountry Reservations
Island in the Sky
Needles District
Maze District
(435) 719-2313
(435) 259-4351
(435) 259-4712
(435) 259-4711
(435) 259-2652
IF YOU HAVE HALF A DAY
Driving to Canyonlands requires at least an
hour from nearby towns, so even a brief visit
(with little time outside the car) takes almost
half a day. The Island in the Sky accommo-
dates these quick trips, with lots of overlooks
and several short (2 miles or less) trails that
provide a great introduction to the park. Ad-
venturous drivers can return to Moab via the
Shafer Trail (high-clearance recommended).
Bureau of Land Management
Moab Area
Monticello Area
Hanksville Area
(435) 259-2100
(435) 587-2141
(435) 542-3461
IF YOU HAVE A WEEK
Week-long backcountry trips are possible
in every district. Most private river trips
through Cataract Canyon require a week.
Visitors can also use the Squaw and Willow
Flat campgrounds as base camps for day trips
throughout the Needles and Island in the Sky.
Local Travel Information
Moab, Green River
Blanding, Monticello
(800) 635-6622
(800) 574-4386
IF YOU HAVE A FULL DAY
With a full day to spare, visitors can choose
between the Island in the Sky or Needles
districts. Spending a day in either area al-
lows time for in-depth exploration by foot,
bike or four-wheel-drive vehicle. Horseshoe
Canyon is another popular destination for
day trips, though the trailhead is two hours
by car from Moab.
Bookstore
Canyonlands Natural History
Association
(800) 840-8978
In addition to the ideas mentioned above,
commercial outfi tters off er a variety of guid-
ed excursions to Canyonlands. Trips vary in
length from one day to a week or more. See
the sidebar on page 7 for more information.
River Flows
U.S. Geological Survey
(801) 539-1311
Weather Forecast
U.S. Weather Service
(801) 524-5133
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Canyonlands Trip Planner
Island in the Sky
THE ISLAND IN THE SKY MESA RESTS ON SHEER SANDSTONE CLIFFS OVER
1,000
feet above the surrounding terrain. Every overlook off ers a dif-
ferent perpective on the park's spectacular landscape. The Island
is the easiest district to visit in a short period of time, off ering many
pullouts with spectacular views along the paved scenic drive. Hiking
trails and four-wheel-drive roads access backcountry areas for day or
over night trips.
down to one of the rivers. Most are consid ered strenuous, with an
elevation change of 1,000-2,000 feet, and require negotiating steep
slopes of loose rock as well as sections of deep sand. The most popu-
lar long trails are described below.
BACKPACKING
The Island is a challenging place to backpack. The landscape below
the mesa top is a mixture of talus slopes and vast basins without
any reliable water sources. There are few routes leading below the
White Rim Road to the rivers, and river water is so silty that it's
di cult to purify. Backpackers must camp at-large unless traveling
along the Syncline Trail where there is a designated site. A permit is
required for all overnight trips (page 4).
LOCATION
To reach the Island, take U.S. Highway 191 to Utah Highway 313 (10
mi/16 km north of Moab, or 22 mi/35 km south of I-70) and then
drive southwest 22 mi/35 km. Driving time to the visitor center from
Moab is roughly 40 minutes, or an hour to Grand View Point.
Rock Climbing
Regulations
Permits are not required for technical
rock climbing or canyoneering unless
the trip requires an overnight stay in the
backcountry. Climbers are encouraged to
check in at district visitor centers before
beginning a climb.
VISITOR SERVICES
• Visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (except some winter
holidays), with extended hours spring through fall. Exhibits, publica-
tions, Discovery Packs (see front page) and information are available.
• Bottled water is sold at the visitor center. Water is not available
elsewhere; bring all that you will need.
• Overlook talks and guided walks are led by rangers spring through
fall. Check at the visitor center for times and locations.
• Willow Flat Campground is open year-round on a fi rst-come,
fi rst-served basis. There are 12 sites with tables, fi re grills and vault
toilets. The access road is paved. Firewood and water are not avail-
able. Maximum group size is ten people. Sites are $10/night. Maxi-
mum RV length is 28 feet at most sites.
WHITE RIM ROAD
The 100-mile White Rim Road loops around and below the Island
mesa top and provides expansive views of the surrounding area.
Trips usually take two to three days by four-wheel-drive vehicle
or three to four days by mountain bike. Under favorable weather
conditions, the White Rim Road is considered mod er ate ly di cult
for high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles. The steep, exposed
sections of the Shafer Trail, Lathrop Canyon Road, Murphy’s Hog-
back, Hardscrabble Hill, and the Mineral Bottom switchbacks make
the White Rim loop a challenging mountain bike ride, and require
extreme caution for both vehicles and bikes during periods of in-
clement weather. All vehicles and bikes must remain on roads. ATVs
are not permitted.
Canyoneering (cross-country travel involving
the occasional use of climbing equipment )
may occur in areas closed to rock climbing,
but must occur at least 300 feet away from
cultural sites.
Technical rock climbing is prohibited in
the Salt Creek Archeological District in the
Needles, in Horseshoe Canyon, into any
archeological site, or on any arch or natural
bridge in Canyonlands National Park or the
Orange Cliffs Unit of Glen Canyon NRA
named on a USGS map, with the exception
of Washer Woman Arch at the Island. The
intentional removal of lichen or plants from
rock is prohibited. The physical altering of
rock faces by chiseling, glue reinforcement
of existing holds, and gluing of new holds
is prohibited. The use of motorized power
drills is prohibited.
SHORT TRAILS
Several short trails exist along the scenic drive at the Island. These
include Grand View Point, Mesa Arch, Aztec Butte, Whale Rock and
Upheaval Dome (fi rst overlook). Each of these trails highlights some
aspect of the park’s natural or cultural history. Guides are available
for some of the trails at trailheads and in the visitor center.
A permit is required for all overnight trips (page 4). Bicyclists and
four-wheel drivers must stay in designated campsites. Twenty indi-
vidual campsites are arranged in ten camping areas. The White Rim
Road is extremely popular and campsites fi ll early. Advance res-
ervations are highly recommended (see page 4). No potable water
is available along the White Rim Road. For mountain bike trips, a
four-wheel-drive support vehicle to carry water and equipment is
highly recommended. Toilets are provided at each campsite. Guide-
books for the White Rim are available through the bookstore (see
back page).
LONG TRAILS
Island backcountry trails generally begin on the mesa top and de-
scend via switchbacks to the White Rim bench. A few trails continue
All climbing shall be free or clean aid
climbing with the following exceptions:
• No new climbing hardware may be left in
a fi xed location; however, if a hardware
item is unsafe, it may be replaced.
• Protection may not be placed with the use
of a hammer except to replace existing
belay/rappel anchors and bolts on existing
routes, or for emergency self-rescue.
• If an existing software item (sling, etc.)
is unsafe, it may be replaced (software
that is left in place must match the rock
surface in color).
A short walk leads to Mesa Arch.
Interpretive program at Grand View Point.
Watch for Big Horn Sheep on the talus slopes.
Canyonlands Hiking Trails
Many different trip itineraries are possible in
each district. Some of the most popular trails for
backpacking and day hiking are listed here.
side of Upheaval Dome, forming a loop that pro-
vides access inside the crater and to the Green
River. Total elevation change is roughly 1,300
feet. Trail climbs some steep, exposed grades.
North side of the loop passes through a riparian
area where water and shade may be available.
There is one designated campsite along the trail.
The Needles
Big Spring to Squaw Canyon
Length: 7.5 mi/12km round-trip
Start: Squaw Flat Loop “A” Trailhead
A great introduction to the landscape of the
Needles, connecting two canyons for a loop
across varied terrain. The route between the
canyons climbs steep grades that are dangerous
when wet and may make people with a fear of
heights uncomfortable. Two backpacking sites in
each canyon. Water available seasonally.
Chesler Park Loop / Joint Trail
Length: 11mi/18km round-trip
Start: Elephant Hill Trailhead
Hiking three miles along this trail brings visitors
to a saddle overlooking Chesler Park, a scenic
expanse of desert grasses and shrubs surrounded
by colorful sandstone spires. The loop around
Chesler is fairly level and winds through a series
of deep, narrow fractures called the Joint Trail.
Five backpacking sites. No water.
The Island in the Sky
Lathrop Canyon
Length: 22mi/35km round-trip to Colorado River
Start: Lathrop Trailhead
After crossing grasslands on the mesa top, this
trail winds along the canyon rim then descends
steep switchbacks to a boulder-strewn wash that
leads to the White Rim Road. Hikers can follow
the spur road down into Lathrop Canyon. Three
at-large permits are available for camping below
the White Rim Road.
Taylor Canyon
Length: 21mi/35km round-trip to Green River
Start: Alcove Spring Trailhead
Trail descends via steep switchbacks to a rocky
wash that leads into this broad, steep-walled
canyon. Hikers can follow the four-wheel-drive
road to the Green River. Four at-large camping
permits are available. Groups may encounter
signifi cant traffi c on the roads as well as on
the river. Returning via Upheaval Canyon/
Syncline Loop reduces the round-trip mileage
by 3 miles.
Lower Red Lake Canyon
Length: 18.8 miles/30 km round-trip
Start: Elephant Hill Trailhead
The hike from Elephant Hill to the Colorado River
is very strenuous, with an elevation change of
1,400 feet. There is little shade along the way
as the trail climbs in and out of the Grabens and
then descends the steep talus slope of Lower Red
Lake Canyon toward the river. This trail is recom-
mended as a multi-day hike. At-large camping
only. No water before reaching the river.
Elephant Canyon / Druid Arch
Length: 11 mi/18km round-trip
Start: Elephant Hill Trailhead
This trail offers one of the most spectacular views
in the Needles. It follows the Chesler Park access
trail to Elephant Canyon, then travels along the
canyon bottom across a mixture of deep sand
and loose rock all the way to its upper end. The
last .25 mile is a steep climb involving one ladder
and some scrambling. Three backpacking sites.
Water available seasonally.
Murphy Loop
Length: 11mi/17.7km round-trip
Start: Murphy Point Trailhead
A few miles of hiking on the mesa top leads to
a steep descent down a cliff face to a bench
where the trail divides. One fork continues along
Murphy Hogback, a slim mesa with great views
of the White Rim Formation and the surround-
ing canyons. At Murphy camp, hikers follow the
White Rim Road south for about a mile, then
follow a rock-strewn wash back up onto the
hogback. At-large backpacking only. No water.
The Maze
North Trail Canyon
Length: 12mi/20km to Maze Overlook
Start: North Trail Trailhead
This trail is the primary access to the Maze for
visitors without a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The
trail drops 1,000 feet as it descends from the
Orange Cliffs mesa to Elaterite Basin. Until it
reaches the main wash of North Trail Canyon,
the route traverses steep, rocky terrain and is
diffi cult to follow. At-large backpacking only.
Salt Creek Canyon
Length: 22.5mi/34km one-way
Start: Peekaboo or Cathedral Butte
The trail follows the main drainage of the canyon
past cottonwood groves, through thick brush,
and down an old four-wheel-drive road. The trail
is often obscured by dense vegetation. Many
archeological sites and arches can be seen. Four
designated campsites in upper section. Lower
section (along the old road) is at-large camping
only. Water is usually available.
Confl uence Overlook
Length: 11 mi/18km round-trip
Start: Big Spring Canyon Overlook
This trail traverses mostly dry, open country along
the northern edge of the geologic faults that
shaped the Needles. Trail ends at a cliff over-
looking the junction of the Green and Colorado
rivers. There is no trail to the rivers. At-large
camping only. No water.
Syncline Loop
Length: 8mi/13km round-trip
Start: Upheaval Dome Trailhead
This strenuous trail follows the washes on either
Canyonlands Trip Planner
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 Backcountry Trips
NORTH
MUCH OF CANYONLANDS IS MANAGED FOR ITS
primitive character, and the park has become
a pop u lar des ti na tion for backcountry travel.
Hundreds of miles of primitive trails and
roads wind through the park's backcountry.
Activities requiring a permit include back-
packing, four-wheel-drive and mountain bike
camping, river trips, and four-wheel-drive
day use in Horse and Lavender canyons in
the Needles District. Fees are charged and
group size limits apply (see chart below).
WATER
Water is a limiting factor for most
backcountry trips in Canyonlands. There are
springs scattered throughout the park, most-
ly in canyon bottoms. There are also large
areas such as the Grabens in the Needles,
and the entire White Rim bench at the Island,
where there are no reliable water sources.
Obtaining drinking water from either the
Green or Colorado rivers is di cult as the
water is very silty and hard to purify. Hikers
are encouraged to pack in water whenever
possible. Some springs shown on maps may
dry up during periods of drought. Water
source locations and current conditions are
available at district visitor centers. Plan on
needing at least a gallon per person per day.
HORSE
CANYO
No through ro
in Horseshoe
Canyon Unit
(BLM)
Horseshoe
Canyon
Unit to
32mi
51km
LENGTH OF STAY
Permits (except day use) can be issued for up
to fourteen consecutive nights. Backpackers
may stay up to seven consecutive nights in
any one site or zone. Visitors using the des-
ignated vehicle camps may stay a maximum
of three consecutive nights at a camping area
before having to relocate.
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Great
Gallery
IMPORTANT REGULATIONS
• Pets are not allowed in the backcountry,
even in a vehicle. Pets may accompany
visitors in the campgrounds, and may be
walked along paved roads. Pets must be
leashed whenever outside a vehicle.
• Wood fi res are not allowed in the back-
country, except along the river corridors
where visitors must use a fi repan and pack
out all unburned debris.
• Overnight visitors to the Maze District and
the rivers (excluding backpackers) must
bring their own toilet systems. These must
allow for the sanitary removal of human
waste from the backcountry. Toilets may be
purchased or rented in nearby towns.
OBTAINING A PERMIT
Permits are issued seven days a week at dis-
trict visitor centers to reservation holders
and, on a space-available basis, to walk-ins.
Walk-in permits are only available the day
before or the day of a trip. Permits are issued
up to one hour before the close of business
each day. River permits are issued from the
Res er va tion O ce in Moab, which is open
Monday through Friday.
RESERVATIONS
• Reservations are not required. However,
reservations are recommended for White
Rim trips, Needles backpacking trips dur-
ing spring and fall, and frontcountry group
sites throughout the year. Campsites not
reserved in advance are available on a fi rst-
come, fi rst-served basis at visitor centers.
• Reservations must be made at least two
weeks in advance of a trip.
• The earliest date to apply for a reservation
varies by activity. See chart below for spe-
cifi c dates.
• Reservations must be made by mail or fax.
• Reservation holders must pick up their
permit at the district visitor center where
their trip originates. A reservation confi r-
mation is not a permit.
MINIMUM IMPACT CAMPING
All backcountry travelers should be mindful
of their impact on the land and follow “Leave
No Trace” principles. More information is
available at district visitor centers and on the
Web at
www.lnt.org
.
Hans Flat to
46mi
74km
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Hans Flat
WATCH YOUR STEP
Biological soil crust is a critical component
of the high desert ecosystem and is the most
common groundcover in Canyonlands and
the surrounding area. Crusts are easily dam-
aged by careless hikers, bikers and drivers.
Always walk on marked trails or on other
durable surfaces such as rock or in sandy
washes. Keep bikes, horses and vehicles on
designated roads at all times. Help us keep
our public lands healthy!
Exploring the canyons of the Maze (top) and the Colorado River.
Making a Reservation
A reservation form is included on the back page of this newspaper.
Reservation requests must be submitted by mail or fax. To process a
request, we need the following information:
SITES & ZONES
In order to protect park resources and
prevent crowding, the backcountry of
Canyonlands is divided into sites and zones,
and access to each is limited. Designated sites
exist along all four-wheel-drive roads for use
by four-wheel-drive/mountain bike groups.
There are also designated backpacking
campsites along some heavily traveled hik-
ing trails, mostly in the Needles District. In
remote areas where travel is limited to foot or
boat, visitors stay in at-large zones and may
choose their own campsites.
Trip Leader
Name, address, email and phone numbers for the individual making the
reservation. Include estimated group size and number of vehicles/boats
(these may be fi nalized later). See limits in adjacent chart.
QUESTIONS?
Reservation O ce staff are available by
phone to answer questions and assist with
trip planning Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. (Mountain Time), at (435) 259-
4351. When workload permits, phones may
be answered until 4:00 p.m.
Type of Trip
Choose an activity from the list provided. Multiple activities may be
combined on one permit providing group size limits are not exceeded
and not more than one activity is chosen on a given day (e.g. if part
of a river trip group wants to backpack for a night, they must be on a
separate permit). Day use permits are not required for visitors camping
at, or backpacking from, the Peekaboo vehicle sites. Cataract Canyon
trips include the fl at water section. Flat water trips must indicate up-
stream travel arrangements.
Orange Cliffs
Flint
Road ends
3 miles
Happ
Itinerary
List the dates and campsites desired. Reservations must be made at
least two weeks in advance of a trip. See chart opposite for earliest
dates to apply. At least two itineraries should be developed in case your
fi rst choice is not available. River trips do not have to specify campsites,
but must include launch and take-out locations. 4WD day use trips
indicate either Horse or Lavender canyon.
Permit & Reservation Information
Poison
Spring
Road
Often
impassable
to vehicles
The N
Activity (Fee)
Group Size Limit (per permit)
Earliest Date to Apply
4WD Day Use ($5)
1 vehicle
for trips during 2009
Sunset Pass
July 14, 2008
Backpacking ($15)
Island in the Sky: 7
Payment
All applications must include a credit card number with expiration date
(Visa or MasterCard only) or a check/money order made payable to the
National Park Service. When multiple activities are reserved on one per-
mit, only the higher fee is collected (e.g. Cataract Canyon trips include
the fl at water section). Reservation fees are non-refundable.
Needles: 7
for trips during 2010
Maze: 5
July 13, 2009
A
n
b
i
S
4WD/Mountain Bike ($30)
Island in the Sky: 15 (3 vehicles)
Needles: 10 (3 vehicles)
Maze: 9 (3 vehicles)
Special Instructions
Use this area to provide other specifi cs or options for your trip (e.g.
campsites you defi nitely want, preferred direction of travel on the
White Rim Road, alternate dates, etc.). If you’re visiting for the fi rst
time, please say so and reservation offi ce staff will schedule the best
trip possible based on availability. If questions arise about your appli-
cation, we will try to contact you.
River Trips
for trips during 2009
Flat Water ($20)
40
January 2, 2009
Cataract Canyon ($30)
40
for trips during 2010
Needles Group Sites ($15)
Split Top: 15 (3 vehicles)
January 4, 2010
(Does not include nightly fee)
Wooden Shoe: 25 (5 vehicles)
Squaw Flat: 50 (10 vehicles)
Hans Flat to
and Hite Marina
58mi / 93km
95
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Canyonlands Trip Planner
 Horseshore Canyon Unit to
and Green River
49mi
79km
70
Island In The Sky
Visitor Center to
29mi
47km
To Highway 191
and Moab
Moab to Areas in the Park
Island In The Sky Visitor Center 32mi/51km
Needles Visitor Center 76mi/121km
Horseshoe Canyon Unit via I-70 101mi/162km
Horseshoe Canyon Unit via State 24 119mi/191km
Hans Flat
70
279
313
n
133mi/74km
Mineral Bottom
DEAD HORSE
POINT
STATE PARK
Potash
ESHOE
ON
Visitor
Center
Taylor
ad
Moses and
Zeus
Dead Horse
Point
Overlook
Labyrinth
sh
oad
Shafer
Taylor
To
Kane Creek
Road / Moab
Visitor
Center
Gooseneck
Overlook
Fort
Ruin
Hardscrabble
Syncline
Neck
Spring
No Access To River
At These Points
Musselman
Arch
Whale
Rock
T
Potato Bottom
ISLAND
IN THE
SKY
High Spur
Uphea
v
a
l
D
ome
T
T
Upper West Basins
11.3
GLEN
T
6.1
Aztec
B
u
t
t
e
(1.0)
Airport
Washer
Woman
Arch
Millard
CANYON
Mesa Arch
(0.5)
Green River
Overlook
Willow
Flat
High Spur
Candlestick
Gooseberry/
Lathrop
NATIONAL
T
Turks
Head
Murphy
Point
Buck Canyon
Overlook
RECREATION
2.8
Gooseberry
AREA
Murphy
Hogback
T
Cleopatra's Chair
Grand View Point
Overlook
MONUMENT
BASIN
Ekker
High Spur
Panorama
Point
No Trail
Access To River
Needles
Overlook
White Crack
North
Point
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Maze
Overlook
Needles Overlook to
22mi
35km
191
T
5.0
Maze Area
Lower Basins
O
7.0
AN
Harvest
Scene
Colorado
River Overlook
The Slide
Needles North
Chimne
y
Rock
Standing
Rock
Confluence
Overlook
Big Spring
Canyon
O
v
e
rlook
Indian Creek
(BLM)
Confluence
T
The
Wall
Slickrock
(2.4)
Visitor
Center
Needles Outpost
(private)
River Camp
Register Box
Pothole
Point
(0.6)
211
New Bates
Wilson
W
Roadside Ruin
(0.3)
Cave Spring
(0.6)
E
Needles Visitor Center to
34mi
53km
191
12.0
THE MAZE
The
Doll
House
4.0
Golden
Stairs
Brown Betty
Rapids
T
No Trail
Across River
T
Elephant
Hill
Permit required
for vehicle entry
Devils
Kitchen
Squaw
F
l
a
t
T
t Seep
E R N I E S C O U N T R Y
BS1
DP1
EC1
1.5
Paul
Bunyans
Potty
CP1
BS2
SQ1
SQ2
LC1
Peekaboo
Tower
Ruin
9 miles from
to park boundary
211
T
Maze Area
EC2
EC3
LC2
py Canyon
CP5
CHESLER
PARK
CP4
LC3
CP3
Bobby
Jo
CP2
Mile Long
Rapids
Horsehoof
Joint
Trail
Neck
Red Lake/Grabens
THE NEEDLES
Druid
Arch
Salt/Horse
Big Drop Rapids
Teapot
Butler/West Side Canyons
Castle
Arch
Fortress
Arch
T
Road ends
at park boundary
SC4
15 miles from
to park boundary
211
Angel Arch
Frequently impassable for
4-wheel-drive vehicles
Upper Jump
Davis/Lavender
All Glen Canyon NRA lands
north of this line require
backcountry permits which are
issued by Canyonlands.
Special regulations apply.
SC3
B E E F B A S I N
T
Permit required
for vehicle entry
Overlook/
Paved road
Rapids
Boat launch
At-large
Backpacking Zone
Mileage (Approx.)
Ranger station
SC2
SC1
Cleft
Arch
Unpaved
2-wheel-drive road*
Name
Name of
Backpacking Zone
Picnic area
High-clearance,
4-wheel-drive road
Kirk Cabin
Developed Campground
Water available
Self-guiding trail
Locked gate
Cathedral Butte to
211
Backcountry Vehicle Camp
Backpacking Site
18mi
29km
Hiking Trail
T
Trailhead Parking
*NOTE: Unpaved 2-wheel-drive roads may become impassable after storms.
T
Cathedral Butte
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