Elephant Hill Access Road

Big Spring Canyon to Wooden Shoe Canyon Loop Trail

~2 min drive

<p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{25}" paraid="962957899">A great introduction to the landscape of The Needles, this route connects two canyons for a loop across varied terrain.</p> <ul role="list"> <li><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 7.5 mi (12 km) </li>…

Big Spring Canyon to Elephant Canyon Loop Trail

~2 min drive

<p>This loop features extended hiking on slickrock benches and mesa tops overlooking canyons. Excellent views of sheer cliff walls and other rock formations.</p>   <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Courier New" data-le…

Wooden Shoe Canyon to Lost Canyon Loop Trail

~2 min drive

<p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{101}" paraid="216926381">This loop hike is a bit more challenging, with one ladder and some difficult sections of climbing between the two canyons.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posin…

Peekaboo Trail

~2 min drive

<p>This trail crosses both Wooden Shoe and Lost Canyons on its way to Salt Creek Canyon, passing along high slickrock benches with spectacular views.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o…

Pothole Point Trail

~4 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…

Slickrock Trail

~4 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…

Big Spring Canyon Overlook and Trailhead

~4 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>…

Canyonlands' Cave Spring Trail

~7 min drive

<p>This is the trailhead for a short, 0.6-mile (1 km) loop leading to a historic cowboy camp and prehistoric rock markings. You will climb two ladders to complete the route. </p> <ul> <li><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 0.6 mi (1 km) Time: 45 min</li> <li><strong>Elevatio…

Big Spring Canyon

~2 min drive

Easy out-and-back canyon hike featuring a reliable spring in scenic Utah slickrock.

Elephant Hill Trail

~2 min drive

Scenic 1.85-mile red rock hike with steady elevation gain and excellent views.