Quick Facts
Location:
The Needles, Canyonlands National Park
Significance:
Trail
Amenities
1 listed
Trailhead
Discover stunning views of the sandstone spires that characterize the Needles.
* Roundtrip Distance: 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
* Time: 3-4 hrs
* Overall Elevation Change: 533 ft (162 m)
Cumulative elevation gain on this route is much greater.
* Difficulty: Strenuous
* Hike Description: This popular trail leads to a pass overlooking a scenic expanse of desert grasses and shrubs surrounded by sandstone spires.
* Bring: Water (1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold.
* Accessibility: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking and scrambling on rocky slopes. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers.
* Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?
Canyonlands National Park
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* canyonlands national park
* chesler park viewpoint
* chesler park
* canyonlands
* needles district
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
