2 for 1: How to See Arches National Park & Canyonlands National Park in One Day

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I was skeptical before I went because I had read that you really want a full day in each, and of course if you’re planning to do a bunch of hiking, more time is better, BUT after having done both, you can definitely see a LOT of both parks in one day.

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Here’s how I would spend the day in Arches and Canyonlands.

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park actually has three pretty distinct districts and they’re not connected with interior roads, so you really have to pick one to spend the day at. The Islands in the Sky area of Canyonlands is the most popular. Learn more

From downtown Moab, it’s about a 45 minute drive to the Islands in the Sky portion of Canyonlands. I would enter the park and drive all the way to the end of Grand View Point Road and start working your way back to the visitor center.

At the end of the road, the Grand View Point Trail is one of my favorite spots in the park. It’s a pretty easy hike along the rim and you can go as far (or as little) as you want.

Arches National Park

The BIG MUST DO in Arches National Park is hiking to the Delicate Arch. It’s the most famous arch in the park (also on the Utah license plate) and it’s so iconic. Learn more

2 for 1: How to See Arches National Park & Canyonlands National Park in One Day

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I was skeptical before I went because I had read that you really want a full day in each, and of course if you’re planning to do a bunch of hiking, more time is better, BUT after having done both, you can definitely see a LOT of both parks in one day.

Here’s how I would spend the day in Arches and Canyonlands.

Canyonlands National Park

From downtown Moab, it’s about a 45 minute drive to the Islands in the Sky portion of Canyonlands. I would enter the park and drive all the way to the end of Grand View Point Road and start working your way back to the visitor center.

At the end of the road, the Grand View Point Trail is one of my favorite spots in the park. It’s a pretty easy hike along the rim and you can go as far (or as little) as you want.

Arches National Park

The 36 mile road through Arches National Park is VERY SCENIC. You can see sooooo much just from the car.

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