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I will never get tired of the views at Green River Overlook. This viewpoint is one of the most spectacular scenes at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. It’s located in the Island in the Sky district of the park.
The Views
A turn off Upheaval Dome Road takes you to the Green River Overlook. From there, you can see the canyon formed by the Green River.
One of the most visible features is the white sandstone that lines the rim of the lower canyons. Look closely and you can see White Rim Road, which is only accessible via 4×4 or mountain bike. The 100 mile long road takes visitors to less accessible areas of Island in the Sky.
Near the river is a rock formation called Turks Head. Explorer John Wesley Powell named it in 1869 because it’s shaped like a turban.
In the distance, you can see large buttes and mountains. At the top of the picture below is Ekker Butte, located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It’s named for the Ekker family who were pioneer ranchers in the area. Behind it is Elaterite Butte, which is in the Maze district of Canyonlands.
About 15 miles to the southwest is the Land of Standing Rocks, which includes large spires and rock formations in the Maze.
If you look to the left, you can see the upper canyons and Murphy Point.
Conclusion
After seeing the views at Green River Overlook, I would have been happy to spend the rest of the day there. It was unlike anything I had ever seen before.
