Needles District

Such a cool trail with amazing views the whole time #localsecrets

Down at the bottom of the west side of Canyonlands National Park. Take a twelve mile hike to the confluence of the Colorado River and The Green River. The hike is fantastic in spring and fall. Great invthe snow but best avoided in the heat of summer.

Every part of this trail had an amazing view and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Canyonlands National Park, it ended up being 12 miles for us so if you are able to make it that long up and down rocks I suggest you do it

The Needles section of Canyonlands National Park. Located away from the Moab area this section of Canyonlands gets a fraction of the visitors that the Islands in the Sky Section gets making a visit here very special!

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Pothole Point Trailhead

You can take time to visit Pothole Point Trailhead during your travels to Monticello. Wander around the natural setting in this quaint area or simply enjoy its cafes.

Pothole Point

This moon-like terrain is packed with craters and holes at the end of a trail that meanders through the picturesque Needles district.

Canyonlands National Park showing tranquil scenes, a gorge or canyon and desert views

Big Spring Canyon Overlook

The priceless treasure at the end of the Needles’ scenic drive is a panoramic view of some of the Canyonlands’ most unusual rock formations.

Needles District Visitor Center

Stop at this helpful information center before embarking on your tour of the Needles District in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park

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Experience tall buttes, vast mesas, deep canyons, rushing rivers and arid desert in southern Utah’s five national parks.

Canyonlands National Park featuring desert views, tranquil scenes and mountains

Grand View Point Trailhead

For the best views in Utah’s Island in the Sky District, pull over at this popular viewpoint, where the rewards far outweigh the efforts.

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