Whale Rock Trl

Drive by at least

We drove by the whale rock. You could see people on top of it. Per the audible tour you can hike up, and it’s a slight easy incline. Even the drive by it was pretty cool.

A Unique feature at Canyonlands

Whale Rock is an interesting rock formation that looks somewhat like a whale. There is a hike up to the top of Whale Rock. If you don't do the hike you will see the whale like shape from the ground ...

Poor, only because I can't do heights. Be warned.

The first half mile is fine, even fun following markings and cairns. But when you get onto the "whale" rock it is walking on a rounded surface with no railing and exposed to the wind. I am sure it i...

Scrambled Onto Whale Rock

This stop was one that gave us pause. We were not quite sure we were on the right path. However, we had fun scrambling along the peak of the rock. You are exposed on this hike so be sure to bring w...

Not a whopper

Worth a quick stop, but not too impressive compared to other sights in the park. For one thing, it doesn't really look like a whale. Our bad, though, for not doing the 1-mile (roundtrip) hike, which s...