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Gems in The Needles - 3

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gem Favorite Druid Arch - Canyonlands NP

Druid Arch

(10) Monticello, UT
gem Favorite Have to jump across this little crack.

Wooden Shoe Canyon (Squaw Canyon) Overlook

(9) Monticello, UT
gem Favorite View from Confluence Overlook

Canyonlands Confluence Hidden Overlook

(6) Moab, UT

Recommended Routes in The Needles - 3

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Favorite Druid Arch - Canyonlands NP
Difficult Difficult

Druid Arch

10.2 mi 16.4 km 1,018' Up 310.19 m Up 1,016' Down 309.7 m Down

Moab, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Have to jump across this little crack.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Big Spring Canyon/Squaw Canyon Loop

7.4 mi 11.8 km 541' Up 164.86 m Up 541' Down 164.96 m Down

Moab, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Sunset in Chesler Park. The rock formations on the south end of the meadows are a great spot for sunrises and sunsets, and also provide some shade.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Chesler Park Loop

10.5 mi 17.0 km 1,347' Up 410.45 m Up 1,369' Down 417.19 m Down

Monticello, UT
Explore in 3D

The Needles Running

  • 96 Miles 154 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 15 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 22 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 5 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in The Needles - 39

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2.1 mi 3.4 km #1Chesler Park Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Monticello, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Monticello, UT 24 
2.0 mi 3.3 km #2Joint Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Monticello, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Monticello, UT 19 
5.4 mi 8.6 km #3Big Spring Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Moab, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Moab, UT 10 
1.7 mi 2.8 km #4Slickrock Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Moab, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Moab, UT
2.0 mi 3.2 km #5Druid Arch Trail
Difficult Difficult
Monticello, UT
Difficult Difficult
Monticello, UT
0.3 mi 0.4 km #6Slickrock Trail N. Viewpoint Spur
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Moab, UT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Moab, UT
0.6 mi 0.9 km #7Cave Spring Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Moab, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Moab, UT
4.0 mi 6.4 km #8Peekaboo Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Monticello, UT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Monticello, UT
2.9 mi 4.6 km #9Chesler Park Loop/Devils Kitchen Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Monticello, UT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Monticello, UT
2.6 mi 4.2 km #10Big Spring to Elephant Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Monticello, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Monticello, UT

Photos of The Needles - 128

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Druid Arch, as seen from the trail of the same name.
Dec 15, 2015 near Monticello, UT
Druid Arch - Canyonlands NP
Feb 3, 2016 near Monticello, UT
Stop to take in the beautiful scenery along Elephant Canyon.
Feb 18, 2017 near Monticello, UT
Sunset in Chesler Park. The rock formations on the south end of the meadows are a great spot for sunrises and sunsets, and also provide some shade.
Oct 27, 2017 near Monticello, UT
View of Elephant Canyon just after crossing over the ladders from Squaw Canyon
Nov 1, 2019 near Monticello, UT
A deeply incised canyon from the Peekaboo Trail
Mar 27, 2020 near Monticello, UT
Have to jump across this little crack.
Feb 28, 2021 near Monticello, UT
View from the trail.
Mar 16, 2023 near Monticello, UT

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