One Day at Needles Canyonlands

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We get asked often if it’s possible to visit Needles Canyonlands National Park  in one day. Good news – it is!

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Roadside Ruin is an easy 0.25 mile long loop trail leading to a Pueblan-era granary, estimated to be around 800 years old, that is tucked beneath a charming rock overhang.

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Cowboy Camp dates back to the early 1900’s. You’ll a simple stove, wooden tables, storage chests, assorted kitchen tools, and frying pans.

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Cave Spring Trail is a short and easy 0.6 mi loop trail takes about 45 minutes to complete. There are two ladders to climb to complete the route.

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Pothole Point is a short, 0.6 mile loop trail along uneven slickrock. You’ll see potholes and interesting formations along the trail.

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Stop and enjoy the 360 degree view and the geologic processes that lead to the formation of this amazing landscape.

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