Quick Facts
Location:
The Needles, Canyonlands National Park
Significance:
Trail
Amenities
1 listed
Trailhead
Unlike other Needles hikes, this trail traverses dry, open country along the northern edge of the geologic faults that shaped the Needles. The trail ends at a cliff overlooking the junction of the Green and Colorado rivers 1,000 ft (304 m) below.
* Roundtrip Distance: 11 mi (17.7 km)
* Time: 5-6 hrs
* Overall Elevation Change: 309 ft (94 m)
Cumulative elevation gain on this route is much greater.
* Difficulty: Strenuous
* Hike Description: Unlike other Needles hikes, this trail traverses dry, open country along the northern edge of the geologic faults that shaped the Needles. Trail ends at a cliff overlooking the junction of the Green and Colorado rivers 1,000 ft (304 m) below.
* 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 up and down 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
* confluence overlook
* confluence
* canyonlands
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
