Island in the Sky
CONTENTS
- Canyonlands National Park
- 5 Things to See in Canyonlands
- Activities
- Flora & Fauna
- Getting to Arches & Canyonlands
- History
- Sights To See
- Visitor Services
- Activities & Programs
- Animals
- At A Glance
- Geology
- Glossary of Terms
- History
- In A Nutshell
- Just For Kids
- Natural World
- Park Regulations & Safety
- Plants
- Preservation
- Sights to See
- Things To Do
- Visitor Services
- Walking & Hiking
- Canyonlands Map
- Canyonlands Photos
- Canyonlands POIs
- Recent Canyonlands News
The Island in the Sky mesa rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Every overlook offers a different perspective on Canyonlands? spectacular landscape. The Island is the easiest district to visit in a short period of time, offering many pullouts with spectacular views along the paved scenic drive. Hiking trails and four-wheel-drive roads access backcountry areas for day or overnight trips.
Directions
To reach the Island, take US Highway 191 to Utah Highway 313 (10 mi/16 km north of Moab, or 22 mi/35 km south of I-70) and then drive southwest 22 mi/35 km. Driving time to the visitor center from Moab is roughly 40 minutes.
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