There are so many great hikes in Canyonlands National Park for beginners and experienced hikers too. The best part about these trails is that many are short enough for children to do as well.
The White Rim Overlook Trail is one of the best hikes in Canyonlands for families, and the trail distance is about1.8 miles long. It’s a smooth, easy trail that you don’t even need to wear hiking boots for.
Another of the park’s easy hikes is the Mesa Arch Trail. Also, in the Island in the Sky district, it’s only half a mile long and an easy hike. Just beware that if you’re hiking with children, the canyon drops off if you hike all the way up to the arch to look down into the canyon.
This trail starts at the Grand View Point Overlook, and while many people stop there, I recommend you continue on the two-mile hike because the panoramic views are extraordinary. You really need to experience the sights from Grand View Point.
This trail is 0.6 miles long and leads to the prehistoric rock peckings and paintings and the historic cowboy camp. To complete the hike, you will need to climb two ladders, so consider this when traveling the trail with small children.
It is 1.3 miles long, and a moderate hike. The trail difficulty rating is from the elevation gain instead of the distance. If you’re up for a challenge, this is one of the best hikes in Canyonlands National Park.
This trail is better for teens or adults only who are experienced hikers. Lathrop Trail is a longer trail of about a 10–13-mile round trip, the reward is breathtaking views of the Colorado River and the canyons surrounding it.
Experience Canyonlands National Park because I know you’ll just love the magnificent views and hiking trails for all ages.
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