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Sight Island in the Sky, Canyonlands

Grand View Point Overlook

A sight in Island in the Sky, Canyonlands, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Grand View Point Overlook in Island in the Sky, Canyonlands
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Why go

Southern tip of the mesa with a 100-mile view over canyons cut by the Green and Colorado rivers.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Canyonlands, alongside 4 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Green River Overlook, 5.3 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Island in the Sky
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Canyonlands, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Green River Overlook

    Easy view over the winding Green River and the White Rim.

    Sight · 5.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Mesa Arch

    Short walk to a cliff-edge arch that glows red at sunrise.

    Sight · 5.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Upheaval Dome

    Short hike to a strange crater whose origin (salt dome or meteor) is still debated.

    Outdoors · 9.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Shafer Canyon Overlook

    Look down on the switchbacks of the Shafer Trail dropping to the White Rim.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Island in the Sky Visitor Center

    Info, maps and ranger talks on the mesa-top district.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dead Horse Point State Park

    Overlook 2,000 ft above a gooseneck bend of the Colorado River.

    Outdoors · 16 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Grand View Point Overlook is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Canyonlands

Grand View Point Overlook is our only sight pick in Canyonlands; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Canyonlands guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Canyonlands run from 40°F in December to 96°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Grand View Point Overlook itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Canyonlands from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Canyonlands weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Grand View Point Overlook, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Moab, UT 84532, USA
Coordinates
38.30356, -109.86778
Destination
Canyonlands, Utah

Grand View Point Overlook: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grand View Point Overlook?

Plan on about an hour at Grand View Point Overlook. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grand View Point Overlook?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Walk the 2-mile rim trail out to the point.

Is Grand View Point Overlook free?

Yes, we list Grand View Point Overlook as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Grand View Point Overlook?

Grand View Point Overlook is at Moab, UT 84532, USA, in Island in the Sky. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grand View Point Overlook?

Grand View Point Overlook appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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