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Best hikes in Canyonlands National Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Canyonlands National Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Salt Creek Canyon Trail
    20.8 mi
  2. 02
    White Rim Road
    15.9 mi
  3. 03
    Horse Canyon Trail
    14.8 mi
  4. 04
    White Rim Road
    14.5 mi
  5. 05
    South Fork Horse Canyon Route
    12.0 mi
  6. 06
    White Rim Road
    10.2 mi
  7. 07
    White Rim Road
    10.1 mi
  8. 08
    White Rim Road
    9.2 mi
  9. 09
    Syncline Trail
    7.8 mi
  10. 10
    Colorado River Overlook 4x4 Road
    7.1 mi
  11. 11
    Salt Flat Loop
    6.9 mi
  12. 12
    Horse Canyon Road
    6.9 mi
  13. 13
    Lathrop Trail
    5.7 mi
  14. 14
    Alcove Spring Trail
    5.7 mi
  15. 15
    Neck Spring Trail
    5.6 mi
  16. 16
    Wilhite Trail
    5.4 mi
  17. 17
    Taylor Canyon Road
    5.1 mi
  18. 18
    Shot Canyon Route
    5.0 mi
  19. 19
    Lower Red Lake Canyon Trail
    4.6 mi
  20. 20
    Chesler Park Trail
    4.6 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Canyonlands National Park: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.