Needles Main Park Road

Wooden Shoe Canyon to Lost Canyon Loop Trail

~1 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…

Big Spring Canyon to Elephant Canyon Loop Trail

~1 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…

Big Spring Canyon to Wooden Shoe Canyon Loop Trail

~1 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>…

Peekaboo Trail

~1 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

~3 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…

Chesler Park Viewpoint Trail

~3 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…

Chesler Park Loop and Joint Trail

~3 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>…

Druid Arch Trail

~3 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…

Canyonlands' Cave Spring Trail

~4 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…

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…