Arches and Canyon lands nation park
Can anyone give advise on how many days to spend visiting Arches and Canyonlands National Parks? I have allotted 4 days as of now.
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TucsonJim wrote:
You should get a pretty good overview in four days. At Canyonlands, I'd drive the Islands in the Sky road first. Plan on a 3/4 of day for this. On the way in, or the way out, take the side trip to Dead Horse State Park. The view at the end of the road is spectacular. If you have 4x4, then take the Needles route the next day. I'd spend a good full day or day and a half at Arches. You can take some short hikes there. Be certain you have a camera at all these places. The scenery is stunning. Make sure you visit the Moab Brewery for dinner one night.
Completely agree with this for a quick overview, plus more time if at all possible. Lots of easy hikes in all those areas that will lure you to fabulous views.
We camped a few nights each in Moab, at Arches, Dead Horse Point SP and down at Needles (Squaw Flat) to enjoy the different sunset views, night skies and ranger programs.
Moab Brewery is great for a cool, leisurely lunch, too, to escape the afternoon heat. Close by, the City Market grocery store is excellent for stocking up.
