Buck Canyon Overlook

Buck Canyon Overlook is located in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park, just off Grand View Point Road. Compared to some of the other overlooks in the area, Buck Canyon is less popular, but you still shouldn’t expect to have it to yourself.

The overlook is just a short walk along a paved pathway from the parking area. Fantastic views are to be had down into the Buck Canyon area. The La Sal Mountains provide a striking contrast against the red canyon rock, and you can even catch a glimpse of the Colorado River and the popular 4WD White Rim Road.

You might be able to see the faint outline of some other roads and seismic lines down in the canyon. These were constructed in the 1950s during a search for uranium and oil. Although these mining activities have long ceased, the impacts are still visible. Natural revegetation is slowly repairing these impacts, but it will take many years in this arid environment.