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10.7 miROUND TRIP
1447 ftELEV GAIN
StrenuousDIFFICULTY
1/5KID RATING
Spring & FallSEASON
Conditions Right Now
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The Trail
Candy-striped Needles country including the Joint Trail slot. Best backcountry day in Utah?
Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.
Pack Loadout (Strenuous)
3+ liters water, broken-in boots, layers for weather swings, headlamp, real food (jerky, trail mix), trekking poles, first-aid kit, and an early start.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: The Needles Campground (Squaw Flat) (Camping, 2 mi) · Willow Flat Campground (Camping, 17 mi) · Kayenta Campground (Dead Horse Point) (Camping, 24 mi) · Ken's Lake Campground (Camping, 32 mi)
More hikes nearby: Druid Arch (Hike, 2 mi) · Grand View Point (Hike, 12 mi) · Mesa Arch (Hike, 17 mi) · Upheaval Dome Overlook (Hike, 20 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Chesler Park Loop hike?
- 10.7 miles round trip with 1447 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Chesler Park Loop?
- Strenuous. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
- When should I hike Chesler Park Loop?
- Best season: Spring & Fall.