Over time the Canyonlands preserved a colorful landscape that has been eroded into the countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. The Colorado River has divided the park into four distinct areas of touring, namely: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. Each area shares a primitive desert atmosphere with the rest, while retaining its own character and offering different opportunities to explore the wonders of Canyonlands National Park.

White Rim Trail, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Biking trail (mountain); Hiking trail

Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: State park

Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Geological formation; Park; National park

Green River, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: River

The Needles, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation; Canyon

Shafer Trail, Canyonlands National Park
Cattle trail which can be used by sport vehicles.
Attraction type: Trail

Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Canyon

Confluence Overlook Trail, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Hiking trail

Horse Canyon, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Canyon

Great Gallery, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation

The Maze, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation

Mineral Bottom, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: River

Lathrop Canyon, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Canyon

Mineral Point Road, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Biking trail (mountain)

Upheaval Dome, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation

White Rim Jeep Trail, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Off road vehicle trail (4wd)

Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation

Island In The Sky Visitor Center, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center

White Crack, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation

White Rim Road, Canyonlands National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive