Trailhead
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About MAGICIAN (NEEDLES)
The Needles rock formation is a very popular location for day hikers and rock climbers. Accessible during the summer months, this area of the Needles formation can be a popular location of travel. Please plan accordingly while considering your hike and the dirt road leading to the trailhead. Most small 2 wheel drive vehicles are advised to not travel the dirt road; high clearance vehicles are recommended. There are no water amenities at this site.
Know before you go
MAGICIAN (NEEDLES)
Sun & Moon
1:56 PM
Sunrise
7:42 PM
Solar Noon
1:27 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:31 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:53 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 31m of daylight
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
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October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Needles Creek-Needles Camp
easy · 2 mi · 1046 ft gain
Needles Lookout
moderate · 4 mi · 714 ft gain
Kern Flat Trail
hard · 7.8 mi · 1373 ft gain
Freeman Creek
hard · 10.4 mi · 1733 ft gain
Summit Trail
moderate · 1.5 mi · 1014 ft gain
Jerky Trailhead
easy · 0.4 mi · 42 ft gain
Summit Trail
easy · 0.69 mi · 250 ft gain
FISH CREEK
easy · 2.16 mi · 214 ft gain
