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Utah
3.7 mi
Distance
10,945 ft
Gain
3h 53m
Time
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Chocolate Drops Route
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Chocolate Drops Route is a scenic 3.73-mile out-and-back trail in Utah featuring colorful desert geology and striking rock formations. This accessible desert hike showcases the region's distinctive chocolate-colored mineral deposits and erosional patterns that give the route its memorable name. The trail offers excellent views of the surrounding badlands and is ideal for hikers seeking a moderate desert experience without extreme elevation gain.

Druid Arch Trail
~18 min drive
<p>Encounter spectacular rock formations on this unique trail.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 10.8 mi (17.4 km)</li> <li><strong>Time</strong>: 5-7 hrs</li> <li><strong>Overall Elevation Change</strong>: 503 ft (153 m)<br /> <em>Cumulative elevation gain on…

Chesler Park Loop and Joint Trail
~18 min drive
<p>This trail provides many great panoramas of the Needles formations. The Joint Trail winds through deep, narrow fractures in the rock. </p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 10.7 mi (17.2 km)</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Time</strong>: 5-7 hrs</p> </li> <li> <p>…

Chesler Park Viewpoint Trail
~18 min drive
<p>Discover stunning views of the sandstone spires that characterize the Needles.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 5.8 mi (9.3 km)</li> <li><strong>Time</strong>: 3-4 hrs</li> <li><strong>Overall Elevation Change</strong>: 533 ft (162 m)<br /> <em>Cumulative e…

Big Spring Canyon Overlook and Trailhead
~18 min drive
<h4>Overlook</h4> <p>Big Spring rests at the end of the Needles Park Road. From the overlook, unique rock spires and multi-colored sandstone benches line the bend in the canyon. The presence of the spring allows trees and plants to flourish in the spring and summer months.</p>…

Slickrock Trail
~19 min drive
<p paraeid="{d14d2d0d-a4b0-4790-be11-fb663f41d6ff}{113}" paraid="137460281">Slickrock, a general term for any bare rock surface, dominates much of the landscape in Canyonlands. For millions of years, natural forces have interacted to create the sweeping vistas and landmarks vi…

Pothole Point Trail
~19 min drive
<p>This short loop trail (0.6 mi/1 km) crosses sandstone dimpled with pockets called potholes.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 0.6 mi (1 km)</li> <li><strong>Time</strong>: 45 min</li> <li><strong>Elevation Change</strong>: 36 ft (11 m)</li> <li><strong>Diffi…
South Fork Route
~2 min drive
Easy 2.63-mile out-and-back Utah trail perfect for a quick hike.
The Plug Route
~2 min drive
Accessible 3.65-mile out-and-back Utah trail with scenic views.
Chimney Rock to Plug Route
~4 min drive
Out-and-back hike to Utah's Chimney Rock and Plug formations.
Petes Mesa Ridge Route
~4 min drive
Scenic ridgeline out-and-back with mesa views in Utah.
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