Canyonlands

Canyonlands National Park is almost adjacent to Arches but a very different geological area. Atop the mesa areas were small pygmy forests. There was much more snow here. The mesas would suddenly end and vast canyon areas would spread across the horizon. The weather was a bit colder and cloudier. The crowds remain sparse. We counted 3 other couples today.

We also visited Dead Horse Point State Park which was on the route to Canyonlands. It is 6000' above sea level. From the point one can see the big bend of the Colorado River some 2000' down.