Last updated: June 9, 2022
Place
Chesler Park Loop and Joint Trail
This trail provides many great panoramas of the Needles formations. The Joint Trail winds through deep, narrow fractures in the rock.
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Roundtrip Distance: 10.7 mi (17.2 km)
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Time: 5-7 hrs
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Overall Elevation Change: 615 ft (187 m)
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Difficulty: Strenuous
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Hike Description: This trail provides many great panoramas of the Needles formations. The Joint Trail winds through deep, narrow fractures in the rock.
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Bring: Water (1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold.
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Accessibility: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking up and down stone steps. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers.
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Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?