9 Hidden Locations in U.S. National Parks You’ll Want to Visit

Thanks to a series of flowing rivers, Utah's Canyonlands National Park is split into different districts, each with their own offerings.

Most travelers tend to spend time at the Island in the Sky district, since it's the easiest to visit in a short amount of time, but if you're willing to venture some 60 miles south from there, you'll be on your way to the Needles district, which Irish describes as an otherworldly landscape.

"As soon as you get off the trail, you're suddenly transported to this different world, surrounded by these pink sandstorm formations," Irish said of the location.

But the needle formations themselves aren't the only impressive sight you'll see.

"The same thing that formed these needles, which is water erosion over the years, has also carved out these valleys and slots that make the hike more challenging, but with that comes the beauty of having this trail to yourself and wandering through this incredible scenery," Irish added.

One of their favorite locations within the district is the Chesler Park Loop, where the needles are particularly well formed, and a hike lets you descend into a giant slot canyon you can walk the bottom of.