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Canyonlands National Park - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Canyonlands National Park are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Abajo Mountains
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Abajo Mountains are a small range of rounded peaks topping out at
11,362 feet. They have some pleasant scenic drives and hiking. They
are relatively unknown and consequently not too crowded. |
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Arches National Park
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Arches National Park is home to the largest concentration of sandstone
arches in the world, some 2,000 in all. The park offers a great scenic
drive and numerous good short hikes through the desert landscape for
close looks at its most impressive rock formations. |
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Colorado River
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The Colorado River carves some terrific canyons through the sandstone
desert terrain past Moab and through Canyonlands National park before
emptying into Lake Powell. It offers long stretches of calm water as
well as some outstanding whitewater. |
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Green River
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The Green River runs through Flaming Gorge in the northeast corner of
Utah, proceeds through Dinosaur National Monument, winds through
desert wilderness in east-central Utah, passes the town of Green River
before merging with the Colorado River in Canyonland National Park. It
has a lot to offer. |
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Green River (town of)
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Population: 800
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The attraction of this small town is the Green River which snakes
through extremely remote canyons. The Green River is famous for
excellent scenic river opportunities along with millions of acres of
pristine desert offering many recreational activities. The area is
surrounded by the Book Cliffs and is the gateway to the San Rafael
Swell. There are several hotels and restaurants for your convenience,
along with a 9 hole golf course and the John Wesley Powell River Museum. |
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La Sal Mountains
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The La Sal Mountains are Utah's second highest mountain range. They
rise impressively above the red rock canyon country of southeastern
Utah. The range contains 6 peaks that rise above 12,000 feet, the
tallest being Mount Peale at 12,721 feet. Covered with thick aspen and
fir forests and dotted with mountain lakes, the La Sals are a cool
oasis within the often difficult environment of the surrounding desert. |
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Moab
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Population: 8900
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Moab is a small town that makes a terrific destination for those
seeking outdoor recreational activities. It offers numerous great
opportunities for desert mountain biking, hiking and 4wd adventuring.
The Colorado River passes by town with excellent calm water and
whitewater options. And it is just a few minutes from Arches and a
short drive from Canyonlands. |
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Monticello
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Population: 2000
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Monticello is a small town (pop. 2,400) at the base of the Abajo
Mountains. At 7,000 feet it has cooler summer temperatures than most
towns in Southeast Utah. It has a good selection of accommodations and
restaurants. |
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