Offers a spectacular view of the Canyonlands area. From the viewpoint at 6,080 feet elevation, visitors can see distant mountains, canyons, basins, and the White Rim Road

Grand View Point lies at the southernmost point of the Island in the Sky scenic drive. From here, you can see the White Rim, features in The Maze and The Needles, and distant mountains. A short, paved sidewalk leads to a spectacular viewpoint. From there you can hike an additional mile to a second viewpoint.

Trail

From the parking lot, you can walk a paved 100-yard trail (91 m) to the first viewpoint. This trail is accessible to wheelchairs. Rangers often offer geology talks at the viewpoint, and there are outdoor exhibits describing the view. From the viewpoint, an outdoor exhibit points out features like The Needles, Monument Basin, the La Sal Mountains, the Abajo Mountains, and the White Rim Road. Beyond the paved sidewalk, an unpaved trail continues another mile (1.6 km) down stairs and along uneven surfaces and cliff edges to a second viewpoint. Allow about 90 minutes roundtrip to hike the longer trail.

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