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
Overview
Grand View Point at the south end of the Island in the Sky road has one of the widest views in the park, looking across the White Rim, the Colorado and Green river canyons, and the Needles district. A paved 100-yard trail leads to the first viewpoint (wheelchair accessible), and rangers often give geology talks here. A longer trail follows the rim for a mile each way.
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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