Chesler Park Loop and Joint Trail
About
<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><strong>Overall Elevation Change</strong>: 615 ft (187 m)<br /> <em>Cumulative elevation gain on this route is much greater.</em></p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Difficulty</strong>: Strenuous</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Hike Description</strong>: This trail provides many great panoramas of the Needles formations. The Joint Trail winds through deep, narrow fractures in the rock.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Bring</strong>: Water (1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Accessibility</strong>: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking up and down stone steps. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Dogs are not allowed on this trail</strong>. Service animals are allowed in national parks. <a href="https://cms.nps.gov/planyourvisit/service-animals.htm">What is a service animal?</a></p> </li> </ul>
