Both Island in the Sky and the Needles have several short trails great for children. At the Island, kids enjoy peeking through Mesa Arch and climbing the back of the whale at Whale Rock. In the Needles, the Cave Spring Trail, featuring a cowboy camp and prehistoric pictographs, is always a hit. Pothole Point is another popular hike, especially if the potholes are full of water and the creatures that live in these small ecosystems. Be attentive when hiking with kids in Canyonlands as there are unfenced overlooks throughout the park. 'Thanks for all the resources! These activities are always more fun when they're NOT mom and dad's ideas.'
peeking through Mesa Arch|climbing the back of the whale at Whale Rock. peeking through Mesa Arch|climbing the back of the whale at Whale Rock.|Cave Spring Trail,|Pothole Point
peeking through Mesa Arch|climbing the back of the whale at Whale Rock. peeking through Mesa Arch|climbing the back of the whale at Whale Rock.|Cave Spring Trail,|Pothole Point