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Canyonlands

 

Less than 50 miles south of Arches is Canyonlands, one of the more "rugged" parks.  It has three "districts":  the Maze, most of which requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle;  Island in the Sky; and the Needles, the only area with piped water.

 

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Petroglyphs, Horseshoe Canyon

Upheaval Dome trail

Salt Creek

 

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Mesa Arch

Cave Springs trail

Mushroom Rock

 

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Green River overlook

Dead Horse Point - thirsty horses allegedly jumped to death for water.
(This is a state park enroute to the Island district.)

 

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