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>> Canyonlands NP Brochures

These are free brochures published by the National Park Service on Canyonlands National Park. They do require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.


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Cultural History [112k PDF File]great galley pictograph
Introduction to Canyonland's human history from prehistoric times to the present.

Foreign Language Brochures
The Canyonlands official map and guide is available in the following languages:
French [626k PDF File] | French HTML Page
German [539k PDF File] | German HTML Page

Geology [140k PDF File]
An overview of the geology of Canyonlands and the surrounding area. Includes cliff profile/depositional sequence.

Horseshoe Canyon [284k PDF File]
Introduction to the cultural history of Horseshoe Canyon. Includes map of access roads.

Island in the Sky District Trails and Roads [301k PDF File]
Brief overview of the trails and four-wheel-drive roads at the Island. Includes district map.

Maze District Trails and Roads [299k PDF file]
Brief overview of the trails and four-wheel-drive roads in the Maze. Includes district map.

Natural History [121k PDF File]
Introduction to the plants, animals and other features found in Canyonlands.

Needles District Trails and Roads [179k PDF File]
Brief overview of the trails and four-wheel-drive roads in the Needles. Includes district map.

Reservation Form [30k PDF File]
Use this form to request advanced reservations for backcountry permits and group campsites.

The Archeology of Horseshoe Canyon [1mb PDF File]
An in-depth look at the fascinating archeology of Horseshoe Canyon. 74 pages with photos (screen quality only).

Trip Planner [2mb PDF File]
This eight-page newspaper provides an introduction to the districts of Canyonlands and the activities they offer. Contains full park map.

Upheaval Dome [255k PDF File]
Introduction to the two theories on how Upheaval Dome came to be as well as trail and safety information for this popular hike. Includes basic map.

 

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