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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Canyonlands National Park

    Devil’s Pocket Loop

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    Moderate
    Duration
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    4.5-6h
    Distance
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    16.3 km
    Elevation
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    512 m
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    The Devil’s Pocket is a fantastic hike through the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. This route passes through the Pinnacle and along the edge of Chesler Park. This is a great hike to see desert wildlife such as lizards, hawks, and deer.

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    Route Description for Devil’s Pocket Loop

    The Devil’s Pocket is a gorgeous 16.1 km hike through a tectonic depression known as a “graben”. This hike is long and hot, so bring lots and lots of water and some salty snacks to get you through your day. If you are looking to spend some quality time in the area, camping is available at the Devils Garden Campground along the trail. Despite its ominous name, the Devil’s Pocket is a lovely hike over gorgeous, varying desert terrain.

    From the Elephant Hill Trailhead, follow the path south for 2.1 km to a divide. Take a right and head west for 1.8 km, past a trail that splits off south, to a second divide. This fork marks the beginning and end of the loop. Take the path on the left to hike the loop clockwise and stay right at all subsequent divides until you circle back to the starting point after approximately 8.9 km.

    When you are done the loop, return along the main trail back to the parking lot.

    Getting to the Devil’s Pocket Loop Trailhead

    The Devil’s Pocket begins at the Elephant Hill Trailhead. From the Needles Visitor Center, follow Needles Main Park Road for 4.5 km before taking a left onto Elephant Hill Road. Continue on Elephant Hill Road for 5.2 km to the Elephant Hill Trailhead.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Devil’s Kitchen Campground

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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