Chesler Park Loop and Joint Trail

Chesler Park Trail

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Quick Facts

Location:

The Needles, Canyonlands National Park

Significance:

Trail

Amenities

1 listed

Trailhead

This trail provides many great panoramas of the Needles formations. The Joint Trail winds through deep, narrow fractures in the rock. 

• Roundtrip Distance: 10.7 mi (17.2 km)

• Time: 5-7 hrs

• Overall Elevation Change: 615 ft (187 m)
  Cumulative elevation gain on this route is much greater.

• Difficulty: Strenuous

• Hike Description: This trail provides many great panoramas of the Needles formations. The Joint Trail winds through deep, narrow fractures in the rock.

• Bring: Water (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 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?