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Gooseberry Trail

Gooseberry TrailPhoto: NPS/Ava Goetz
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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The National Park Service lists 2 alerts for Canyonlands National Park.

As of · Source: NPS · Canyonlands National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

This is the steepest trail in this district of Canyonlands, descending over a thousand feet of scree slopes and switchbacks across sheer cliffs. • Roundtrip Distance: 4.6 mi (7.4 km) • Time: 4-6 hrs • Elevation Change: 1,529 ft (466 m) • Difficulty: Strenuous– Mesa Top to White Rim • Hike Description: Steeply and rapidly descends 1,400 feet (427 m) to the White Rim Bench. Rough switchbacks cross sheer cliffs and scree slopes. Step carefully, and don’t forget to look up to take in the view. • Bring: Water (at least 1 QT/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 a rocky hill and stone steps. 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?

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Gooseberry B

    Campground

    Campground · 1.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Wok & Go

    Fast food

    On your way back · 23 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsCarter Pape, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Hell's Revenge

    Attraction

    In town

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