Highlight • Natural Monument
Whale Rock
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Canyonlands National Park
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AaronLavanchy
February 27, 2023
Hiking
Whale Rock is a rounded, eroded sandstone fin that rewards you with impressive views out over Upheaval Dome.
Sigrid
October 14, 2025
Hiking
Whale Rock is a striking, rounded sandstone formation in Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky District), vaguely reminiscent of a beached whale. A path leads up to the top of the sandstone dome. Once at the top, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Island in the Sky plateau and the surrounding canyons, including the nearby Upheaval Dome.
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Hike the Whale Rock Trail in Canyonlands National Park for moderate scrambling, panoramic views, and a unique whale-shaped rock formation.
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Elevation 1,750 m
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