Confluence Overlook Trail

Confluence Overlook Trail

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Quick Facts

Location:

The Needles, Canyonlands National Park

Significance:

Trail

Amenities

1 listed

Trailhead

Unlike other Needles hikes, this trail traverses dry, open country along the northern edge of the geologic faults that shaped the Needles. The trail ends at a cliff overlooking the junction of the Green and Colorado rivers 1,000 ft (304 m) below.

• Roundtrip Distance: 11 mi (17.7 km)
• Time: 5-6 hrs
• Overall Elevation Change: 309 ft (94 m)
  Cumulative elevation gain on this route is much greater.
• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Hike Description: Unlike other Needles hikes, this trail traverses dry, open country along the northern edge of the geologic faults that shaped the Needles. Trail ends at a cliff overlooking the junction of the Green and Colorado rivers 1,000 ft (304 m) below.
• Bring: Water (1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold.
• Accessibility: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking up and down rocky slopes. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers.
• Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?