Needles
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- Canyonlands National Park
- 5 Things to See in Canyonlands
- Activities
- Flora & Fauna
- Getting to Arches & Canyonlands
- History
- Sights To See
- Visitor Services
- Activities & Programs
- Animals
- At A Glance
- Geology
- Glossary of Terms
- History
- In A Nutshell
- Just For Kids
- Natural World
- Park Regulations & Safety
- Plants
- Preservation
- Sights to See
- Things To Do
- Visitor Services
- Walking & Hiking
- Canyonlands Map
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- Canyonlands POIs
- Recent Canyonlands News
The Needles District forms the southeast corner of Canyonlands and was named for the colorful spires of Cedar Mesa Sandstone that dominate the area. The district?s extensive trail system provides many opportunities for long day hikes and overnight trips. Foot trails and four-wheel-drive roads lead to such features as Tower Ruin, Confluence Overlook, Elephant Hill, the Joint Trail, and Chesler Park.
Directions
On US Highway 191, drive 40 miles (60 km) south of Moab or 14 miles (22 km) north of Monticello, then take Utah Highway 211 roughly 35 miles (56 km) west. Highway 211 ends in the Needles, and is the only paved road leading in and out of the district.
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