Which national park?
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I've been to all four national parks, twice each. Both combos are fantastic, I wouldn't say one or the other was "much" nicer than the other. Some prefer one combo, others prefer the other. You won't go wrong with either.
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Me too - I've been to all, several times each, and they are all magnificent, but different enough that it's hard to judge what's better. Nevetheless, I'd vote for Arches/Canyonlands if I HAD to. You get the Grand Canyon look from Canyonlands, and the arches are so striking in their red landscape. It's just amazing these parks are literally right across the street from each other! I also love Moab, a funky, fun town. It's a pretty easy six hour drive from Denver, so maybe that should be the deciding factor if you have to pick one!
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Yes, there are definitely accessible hikes in both Arches and Canyonlands, plus you can drive and see most of the parks from scenic overlooks. In Arches, the trail to Landscape Arch is relatively flat, and in Canyonlands, White Rim Trail is very easy. I believe there are more trails - just ask at the Ranger Stations.
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sjde53,
How much time do you have to visit these parks? Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse State Park like you said, would be closer so if you don't have much time, that might be the best for you. I LOVE them all, and like everyone has mentioned, they are all so different.
When coming into Moab, Utah get off of I-70 at Cisco, Utah and take Hwy 128 into Moab for a very scenic drive. Once you cross the bridge over the Colorado River, the canyon walls will get higher and higher and closer and closer.
There are other great scenic drives in the Moab area. Potash Road and Kane Creek Road where you can find petroglyphs on the canyon walls.
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How much time do you have to visit these parks? Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse State Park like you said, would be closer so if you don't have much time, that might be the best for you. I LOVE them all, and like everyone has mentioned, they are all so different.
When coming into Moab, Utah get off of I-70 at Cisco, Utah and take Hwy 128 into Moab for a very scenic drive. Once you cross the bridge over the Colorado River, the canyon walls will get higher and higher and closer and closer.
There are other great scenic drives in the Moab area. Potash Road and Kane Creek Road where you can find petroglyphs on the canyon walls.
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Of Bryce, Zion and Arches, I'd say Lake Powell is more like Arches National Park with water.
You can find better pictures, but here are some of mine taken on Lake Powell: http://www.utahtea.lithium.com/pages...oat%20trip.htm
http://www.utahtea.lithium.com/pages...lakepowell.htm
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You can find better pictures, but here are some of mine taken on Lake Powell: http://www.utahtea.lithium.com/pages...oat%20trip.htm
http://www.utahtea.lithium.com/pages...lakepowell.htm
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