An excellent day trip from Moab for scenic drives and amazing hikes is Canyonlands National Park. The park itself is split into three distinct areas and the section closest to Moab is the Island in the Sky region of the park.
Take a scenic drive and then hike to the beautiful Grand View Point Overlook for spectacular panoramic views of the red rocks in the Colorado Plateau. On the way back stop at Mesa Arch and Shafer Canyon Viewpoint.
Grand View Point hike provides amazing viewpoints right from the trailhead and it makes a good solo hike or fun family friendly hike. It’s on our list of best things to do in Canyonlands National Park.
Here are all the details on hiking Grand View Point trail at Canyonlands park.
Canyonlands National Park Fees
The entry fee covers you for a full 7 consecutive days visiting Canyonlands park.
Personal vehicle: $30
Motorcycle: $25
Cyclist/Pedestrian: $15
There is also a Southeast Utah Parks pass valid for one year for entry to Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument.
Visit the National Park website for more info on park passes and buy your pass online.
The beautiful red rock landscape of the Colorado Plateau
Grand View Point Overlook Hike Details
Distance: 2 miles (3.2 km) round trip
Elevation gain: 173 (53 m)
Type of hike: Out and back
Difficulty: Easy
Time: Allow 1 hour
Dogs allowed on trail: No dogs allowed on trails or overlooks at Canyonlands
While you can bring your dog to Canyonlands National Park you cannot bring them to overlooks, trails, backcountry, rivers, or any backcountry roads (even if they stay in the vehicle) and pets must be on leash whenever they are out of your vehicle.
From the overlook continue along Grand View Point trail
Even if you don’t feel up to doing the full hike to the overlook you can still enjoy the views close to the trailhead.
Hiking along the edge of the canyon the panoramic views are spectacular
Grand View Point Overlook Trail Description
From the beginning of the trail at the overlook you will experience vistas of the mesa with gorgeous red rock formations in this high desert terrain.
Because the hiking trail is mostly level and only 1 mile to the end viewpoint, you will find the Grand View Point is a good kid friendly trail at Canyonlands.
The views are amazing from start to finish.
Parts of the trail features natural stone stairs carved into the trail.
Grand View Point trail is a short and easy hike in Canyonlands
Watch for the rock cairns marking the trail. And if you find yourself accidentally meandering off the official trail, stop and look around for people walking the trail and look for the trail markers.
Once you arrive at the end of the trail the views are incredible in every direction.
At the end of the trail the views are stunning in every direction
Other National Parks in Utah
Visit Arches National Park with over 2,000 natural stone arches, hiking trails from easy to challenging, and beautiful scenic drives
Bryce National Park for hiking in the hoodoos and scenic drives
Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s least visited national park but it’s so worth a visit!
Zion National Park features excellent hiking at Kolob Canyons and the main park by Springdale Utah
More Things to See in Utah
Cedar Breaks National Monument has hoodoos, hiking trails, and scenic drives
Cedar City is the perfect place to explore Southern Utah
Dead Horse Point State Park is next to Canyonlands and features stunning views of the Colorado River
Kanarra Falls slot canyon trail is an excellent day trip from Cedar City and a great alternative to The Narrows in Zion
Stunning views at the end of the Grand View Point trail
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