Top Attractions in Canyonlands National Park Mesa Arch. This is Canyonlands National Park, formed by the currents and tributaries of Utah's Green and Colorado rivers. Southeast Utah Annual Pass (access to Arches, Canyonlands and Natural Bridges National Monument): $50 ; When to visit Canyonlands National Park. Canyonlands is home to many different types of travel experiences, from sublime solitude in the more remote stretches of the park to moderate hikes through the Needles district to the opportunity to create your own version of one of the West's most photographed landforms, Mesa Arch. White Rim Road. But like so many other spring break national park … White Rim Trail. Hiking requires route-finding and orientation skills, as many trails do not have markers or cairns. Canyonlands is divided into four districts by the massive canyons of the Green and Colorado rivers. Horseshoe Canyon. Canyonlands is a desert, but it’s a high desert, which means that things can get cold and temps can swing 40 degrees in a single day. Shafer Trail. From broad overlooks at Island in the Sky or rambling trails in The Needles, to deep remoteness of The Maze or even floating the rivers themselves: whatever you choose, Canyonlands offers a lifetime of exploration possibilities. Dead Horse Point State Park. Green River Overlook. Visiting Canyonlands National Park: The Maze The most remote district in Canyonlands National Park is The Maze. It’s most easily accessible via unpaved roads that require 4-wheel drive, on foot, or via the rivers. Plan Your Visit. The Needles. Three days of rejuvenation in Canyonlands National Park seemed the perfect bridge from winter to summer. Grand View Point Overlook. Island in the Sky.