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Sight Island in the Sky, Canyonlands

Green River Overlook

A sight in Island in the Sky, Canyonlands, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Green River Overlook in Island in the Sky, Canyonlands
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Why go

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

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 Mesa Arch, 1.3 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Island in the Sky
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Mesa Arch

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

    Sight · 1.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Upheaval Dome

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

    Outdoors · 4.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Grand View Point Overlook

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

    Sight · 5.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Shafer Canyon Overlook

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

    Sight · 6.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Island in the Sky Visitor Center

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

    Sight · 6.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dead Horse Point State Park

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

    Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Green River 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

Green River 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 Green River Overlook itself, we suggest: Sunset.

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 Green River Overlook, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Moab, UT 84532, USA
Coordinates
38.37833, -109.88833
Destination
Canyonlands, Utah

Green River Overlook: quick answers

How much time do you need at Green River Overlook?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Green River Overlook. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Green River Overlook?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Good sunset spot with fewer people than Grand View.

Is Green River Overlook free?

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

Where is Green River Overlook?

Green River 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 Green River Overlook?

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

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