One of the best things to do in Canyonlands National Park Island in the Sky is the Mesa Arch hike. It’s only 0.5 miles return and is beautiful, interesting and easy!
At the end of the trail you can see far away into the Maze and Needles district, making it one of the best Canyonlands National Park hikes to do!
It’s an easy one to check off at the start of your trip. Just walk across the road from the Canyonlands National Park visitor center and there it is. It’s a spectacular view!
Along the main drive you can pull over for a quick look at Buck Canyon Overlook. You may get the feeling that all the views look the same. If you have time, it’s worth looking and seeing how each viewpoint has its own unique perspective.
I thoroughly recommend stopping to get a good look at the switchbacks of this famous four wheel drive road. I don’t know why but it inspired us to come back another day and drive down it. The Beast (our F250 truck) just couldn’t be stopped.