The maze district of canyonlands national park duration. For most people the maze is about getting lost in unparalleled solitude. The maze overlook and jasper ridge backcountry post. Solitude and endless splendor are the rewards for extremely wellprepared selfsufficient wayfinders. Expertly researched and created in partnership with the national park service, bureau of land management and others. In midmarch, ted ehrlich and i spent a few days backpacking in the maze district of canyonlands national park. There are no amenities no food, no water, no gasoline. Home forums general forums general lightweight backpacking discussion the maze district canyonlands trip ideas viewing 11 posts 1 through 11 of 11 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry feathered friends.
It isnt as nice looking as the ones above, but it prints out nicer. The map is disappointing and of little help in finding anything as there are a lot of minor roads in the maze district that are not shown. The maze map 231k pdf file shows maze district campsites, roads, and trails, with brief overview. Because of the remoteness and the difficulty of roads and trails, travel. Experience the rugged terrain of canyonlands national park with 4wheel drive transportation on a halfday tour from moab.
Map of canyonlands national park, utah needles, island in. Permits for overnight trips in the maze district are sold at the ranger station, as are some books and maps. Topographic map of the area in the maze district of canyonlands national park in utah. Heres the 2015 version of the official national park service canyonlands map, which supercedes the one below. Always carry a topo map, adequate clothing, and a flashlight. Deb and i did a 6day backpack into the maze district of canyonlands national park may 914. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, national geographics trails illustrated map of maze district provides an unparalleled tool for. The maze district has always had a certain appeal to me. This map provides more detail of this area than the full canyonlands national park map with an enhanced scale. Note the route and road type of the main roads and different sections of the park, such as islands in the sky, the maze and the needles, before you decide on where to stay and what. Choose brochure map in the dropdown menu in the upper left of this map viewer. A quick trip into the maze district, canyonlands from qt. Map of canyonlands national park, utah needles, island.
There are also detail maps for the needles district and maze district available, which are. A trek into the maze takes you into the very heart of the pristine wilderness for which canyonlands national park is so well known. Mar 31, 2014 in midmarch, ted ehrlich and i spent a few days backpacking in the maze district of canyonlands national park. Most people spend at least three days at the maze, but trips can easily last a week. Shot canyon to pictograph fork once again, here is. Note the route and road type of the main roads and different sections of the park, such as islands in the sky, the maze and the needles, before you decide on.
The park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into numerous canyons, mesas, and buttes by the colorado river, the green river, and their respective tributaries. May 14, 2018 deb and i did a 6day backpack into the maze district of canyonlands national park may 914. The full park map is also available as a highquality art poster print from the npmaps canyonlands store. Canyonlands national park is an american national park located in southeastern utah near the town of moab. The maze is a very remote area accessible mainly by foot. It is then 48 miles to the end of the road at big springs canyon. Drive to the maze overlook canyonlands national park forum. Doll house is located in the maze district of canyonlands national park at the end of a 20 mile 4wd road road gives it too much credit. A quick trip into the maze district, canyonlands from.
This is my opinionated canyonlands maps page, which complements the. This is part 3 of 3 from our 4 day backpacking trip via jetboat through the maze district of canyonlands national park. Trails map of maze district canyonlands national park. Here ive collected 18 free highresolution canyonlands national park maps to view and. The maze is the least accessible and least visited district of canyonlands. It is the south west section of canyonlands, tucked below the confluence of the colorado and green river.
Apr 30, 2017 hans flat to the dollhouse via the flint trail. Download canyonlands map pdf this canyonlands national park map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this popular outdoor recreation destination in utah. Nov 26, 2019 download canyonlands map pdf this canyonlands national park map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this popular outdoor recreation destination in utah. Pdf format map of canyonlands national park, from the national park service 428 kb. Canyonlands national park is divided into three districts of distinct character by the green and colorado rivers. Even at the most developed district, island in the sky, no water is available outside of the visitor center. Backpacking in the maze, canyonlands national park. Click to download a geotiff file viewable in pdf maps. A quick trip into the maze district, canyonlands 4 comments. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, national. Canyonlands national park, the maze district youtube. The maze, canyonlands, amazing maze, a desert solitaire. Tibbett arch is the largest arch in the maze district, with a span of about 100 feet. Fourwheeldrive roads and foot trails lead to the land of standing rocks, the doll house and the maze overlook.
Youd better be a map savant if you want to wander intoand back out ofthis redrock jungle, which is full of deadend canyons. The road to the needles district of canyonlands national park starts on us 191, 39 miles south of moab and 14 miles north of monticello. Due to the district s remoteness and the difficulty of roads and trails, travel to the maze requires more time, as well as a greater degree of selfsufficiency. There are certain areas of the district that dont get any visitors all year. This is probably a long shot but how long is the drive from hwy 24 to the maze overlook. Your guide expertly drives the switchback on white rim road to places where you can view steep canyon walls and the remains of ancient pueblo civilizations.
Hiking information and map for the maze district in canyonlands national park. Benchmark and delorme maps of the area and even the maps in kelseys canyonland book are much more useful. This area ranks as one of the most remote and inaccessible regions in the country. The maze is by far the most remote section of canyonlands national park. In stark contrast to the hot, sunny desert above, the river corridors are remarkably green, shady, and full of life.
Island in the sky map 317k pdf file shows island in the sky district campsites, roads, and trails with brief overview text black and white. Of the four districts in canyonlands national park, the maze district is the least accessible and requires planning and time to explore its remote landscapes. Finally, the maze district is the incredibly remote western portion of the park. Right now i was planning on spending a day to include goblin valley and horseshoe canyon with a possible hike through bell and little wild horse as we move from moab to capitol reef. The map includes trail and backcountry road charts, waterproof tearresistant topographic mapthis sectional map of canyonlands national park zooms in on the maze district in the western area of the park. Getting there from moab requires driving 74 miles of paved highway, then 46 miles of dirt road. The maze canyonlands national park 2020 all you need. Remember, there are no services available, which means you must pack in and out anything you might need. Right now i was planning on spending a day to include goblin valley and horseshoe canyon with a possible hike through bell and little wild horse as we move from moab to capitol reef we have a jeep and my brother is hoping to get some good use out of it rough roads. More travel tips for visiting canyonlands national park.
The maze is frequently referred to as one of the most remote spots in the lower 48, and though im not sure how exactly it ranks on that scale, it did require some significant of amounts of offhighway driving to reach. Note that a regulation adopted september 29, 2014 prohibits walking on any arch within canyonlands national park. The map includes trail and backcountry road charts. Canyonlands national park maze district information. In stark contrast to the hot, sunny desert above, the river corridors are. The maze district, canyonlands national park 51418 nw. The maze island in the sky g r e e n r i v e r c o l o r a d o r i v e r a t h e l o p willow flat mineral bottom moses and zeus washer. The maze is the least accessible district of canyonlands. This map is updated to reflect road closings, new trails, and campground relocation, and includes detailed trail information, points of interest, trailheads, picnic areas, facitlities, and more. There is no entrance fee here but permits are required for overnight trips. Use a good topo map to find the trailhead and plot the route. Waterproof tearresistant topographic mapthis sectional map of canyonlands national park zooms in on the maze district in the western area of the park. Maze requires the right vehicle, more time, and a greater degree of self suf. Located in the island in the sky district, the stunning views from this alcove are enhanced by a large ring of stone rocks most likely put.
The maze canyonlands national park 2020 all you need to. It is then 48 miles to the end of the road at big spring canyon overlook. Official canyonlands national park map pdf my utah parks. Of the four districts in canyonlands national park, the maze district is the least. The area is rugged, remote, and packed full of twisting sandstone slot canyons and spires of standing rock. Pull off on the slickrock on your right, and look just below your level and about 600 feet to the east for cove arch. If you are looking to go somewhere vast and remote, this area of canyonlands national park is the section to explore.
The short side track to horseshoe canyon is reached by a long unpaved road linking green river with ut 24 robbers roost rd, or san rafael rd. Trails map of maze district canyonlands national park utah. J mazing six day backpack in canyonlands maze dist. Maps of canyonlands national park wikimedia commons. You can see that canyonlands is a bit of a unique park. The highest level is up between 6,000 to almost 7,000 feet where you will find hans flat, and the numerous roads with viewpoints that look down into canyonlands. Legislation creating the park was signed into law by president lyndon johnson on september 12, 1964. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. The 5day maze guided mountain bike tour in canyonlands national park takes you through wildly remote areas.
Spring and fall are ideal seasons to visit canyonlands with daytime temperatures of 60 o 85 o f. Maze district and orange cliffs unit national park service. May 17, 2019 canyonlands rivers the fourth district the colorado and green rivers wind through the heart of canyonlands, cutting through layered sandstone to form two deep canyons. The maze is the most remote district of canyonlands, attracting selfreliant visitors in search of solitude amidst the red rock wilderness. Travel to the maze requires the right vehicle, more time, and a greater degree of selfsuf. This is the previous canyonlands national park map, showing each area of the park. The hike begins at the chimney rock trailhead, just north of the doll house, in the maze district of canyonlands. Canyonlands rivers the fourth district the colorado and green rivers wind through the heart of canyonlands, cutting through layered sandstone to form two deep canyons. Contour lines, indications of of campsites and hiking trails. On this trip you are the adventurer, you are walking in the footsteps of the ancient anasazi or in the boots of butch cassidy. From chimney rock, the loop hike initially follows the petes mesa route.
Forming the southeast corner of canyonlands national park, the needles district is known for its colorful sandstone spires, challenging backcountry roads and extensive trail system. It took me five hours to drive the last 18 miles and in the course of that five hours i learned two things. Rarely do visitors spend less than three days in the maze, and the area can easily absorb a weeklong trip. This is not the place for inexperienced hikers, declares park ranger paul henderson, who says it could take rescuers three days to reach you in this remote unit of canyonlands. The maze and orange cliffs unit national park service. Canyonlands national park topographic map and nearby trails.
Due to the districts remoteness and the difficulty of roads and trails, travel to the maze requires more time, as well as a greater degree of selfsufficiency. The 8 best hikes in canyonlands national park outdoor. Shows maze district campsites, roads, and trails, with brief overview text black and white. Canyonlands national park map the road to the needles district of canyonlands national park starts on us 191, 39 miles south of moab and 14 miles north of monticello. Maze 633 arch 2 can be seen from the car park for arch 1, and is another mile and a half up the road. The maze district of canyonlands national park is a wild, remote and rugged, labyrinth of deep canyons, and called the maze for good reason. Area frequently impassable for 4wheeldrive vehicles. We didnt see any other people for the first three days, then only several others the rest of the time. Below is the official canyonlands national park map as a jpeg and in three geocoded formats, as a geotiff, as a kmz file, and in oruxmaps format. Island in the sky roads and trails national park service. Included on the map are canyonlands national park, the island in the sky district, the needles district, and the maze district. Hans flat ranger station is the visitor center for the maze district.
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