The least accessible area of the
Canyonlands National Park, the Maze District is a remote and challenging land with difficult roads and trails.
The least accessible area of the Canyonlands National Park, the Maze District is a remote and challenging land with difficult roads and trails. Travelers who wish to experience this rugged backcountry should plan on spending at least three days in the area, though trips often take closer to a week and require a greater degree of self-sufficiency than other areas of the park. Hiking and four-wheel-driving are the most common activities for visitors. The Maze's hiking and biking trails are quite primitive and require basic climbing techniques to negotiate sections of steep slickrock and narrow canyon passages.
The Flint Trail and other four-wheel-drive roads often traverse slippery clay slopes and are extremely difficult to maneuver, so damage to vehicles is quite common. The park offers vehicle campsites for four-wheel-drive and mountain bike groups, though permits are required for all overnight trips to the backcountry. Though the Maze District offers some thrilling adventures, inexperienced hikers and drivers should stick to the more accessible areas of the park.
