Place

Gooseneck Overlook Trail

A narrow green river bends around a deep canyon on a sunny day.
The Colorado River at Gooseneck Overlook

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Quick Facts

Trailhead

Reaching this trail requires a permit to drive the 4WD White Rim Road. 

This short walk from the White Rim Road ends abruptly at an overlook of a meandering gooseneck bend in the Colorado River.

  • Roundtrip Distance: 0.6 mi (1 km) 

  • Time: 30 min  

  • Elevation Change: 98 ft (30 m) 

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Hike Description: Along the White Rim Road. Note the rock layers distorted by salt pushing up from below.  

  • Accessibility: This trail covers uneven, rocky surfaces. It is not accessible to wheelchairs.

  • Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal? 

Canyonlands National Park

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Last updated: January 11, 2024