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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Canyonlands National Park

    The Slickrock Hiking Trail

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    1h
    Distance
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    3.9 km
    Elevation
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    42 m
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    The Slickrock Trail is a family-friendly hiking circuit in the Needles District of Canyonlands. This hike offers incredible views of The Needles, Six-Shooter Peak, and Big Spring Canyon. This hike is easy-to moderately challenging and a great way to spend the day adventuring in the desert with the whole family.

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    Route Description for The Slickrock Hiking Trail

    The Slickrock Trail is an easy-to-moderate hike that gives you an incredible 360 look at the southeastern corner of Canyonlands National Park. This hike gets very hot throughout the day and has little shade, so bring good sun protection and more water than you think you’ll need. We recommend starting this hike early in the morning to beat the heat and the crowds. On this trail, you will get to see Canyonlands landmarks such as Big Spring Canyon, Cathedral Butte, and, of course, the Needles Formation.

    From the trailhead, follow the path north past the first viewpoint to a divide—this marks the beginning and end of the loop section. Take a right to follow the loop counterclockwise. This trail marches past three more viewpoints before meeting back up with itself.

    When you’ve completed the loop, follow the main trail back out to the trailhead. If you are looking for more to do in the area, check out the Big Spring Overlook trail just up the road.

    Getting to the The Slickrock Hiking Trail Trailhead

    This trail begins at the Slickrock Trailhead on the northside of Needles Main Park Road, approximately 9.7 km from the Needles Visitor Center.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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