Monticello, United States
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Good for kids
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
This hike is beyond stunning! The trail was easy to follow with a rock cairn almost always in sight. Junctions are well marked, we had no issues. Download the google map of the area and load it in advance and you can track yourself along the trail easily, too. If you pack gloves, you’ll be grateful for them in the end rock scrambling part. I wouldn’t bother with poles, but you may want to scoot on your bottom sometimes! Boots with good grips are a must. If you don’t want to do the scramble (which is 100% worth it and not too bad), you can continue walking along the stream bed to see the arch from the back side. It took us 6 hours including a 30 minute break at the arch. For an 11 mile hike, it went fast with the never ending amazing views and was easier than expected. Several miles are through fairly flat dry stream beds.
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Awesome experience hiking here during the end of March. We did the Chesler Park Loop and connected with the Druid Arch trail which ended up being about a 17 mile hike (7 hours). We are rather fit, late 20-somethings but I would probably not do the 17-mile hike again but rather extend the trails into two days and camp (my knees were not happy with me the next day). However, totally doable if you bring enough wanted and take breaks! Chesler Park has a nice rest area about halfway through the loop with some tables for picnicking and a bathroom (no toilet paper or hand sanitizer when I was there). The views were were absolutely amazing - huge panoramic views of the beautiful needles (although we saw them more resembling mushrooms). You walk through a really cool slot canyon-like area which was awesome since we didn’t get to visit others in Southern UT. Druid Arch was absolutely crazy - DEFINITELY worth the extra 4 miles it added on. One of the coolest arches I’ve seen in the area (Delicate, Landscape, Double O, and Druid were my favorites in the area). The hike to and from Druid (if you don’t take Chesler) were not super scenic but still cool to hike along the bottom of the canyons. Highly recommend a trip here in the Needles District of Canyonlands if you’re up for a long hike - it is definitely worth it. BRING ENOUGH WATER!!!!
Five star expedition. Yes, it is a varied and difficult hike in. You will experience three unique areas, that present their own challenges. Entrance starts on a mesa plateau, and you will learn quickly to keep a keen eye on the trail markers. Starting from the Elephant Trail head, we got lost in the first hundred yards, and had to backtrack to the start. Gave us a good laugh. After approximately two miles you reach a rock face that leads into a mountainous trail with switchbacks, slots, and various obstacles. This makes for quite the interesting pathway. You then spill into a long sand wash that will leave you in awe at the passing scenery. When you hit the last mile and find yourself climbing vertical walls and scrambling over boulders, you will know you area close. Upon arrival, the Druid Arch is awe inspiring- completely in a class by itself compared to every other rock formation in Utah. If you are physically and mentally able, this is highly recommend! The trek in was private and serene- completely opposite of every other rock feature in the park systems. Here you really feel alone and one with the earth. Go early to avoid all people, as the trek out was faced with a dozen or so people coming in late during the day. You will need to pay close attention to your pathway, as there often times is no trail. Keep an eye out for the cairns and you should be fine. If you have but one hike to plan for the Canyonlands/Arches area, this is the one you should consider- unlike the tourist traps found at so many of the arches in this system.
Incredible hike. We started our hike at around 830 and upon reaching the arch, we were the only ones there. The hike would have been completely worth it without the arch at the end, although the arch was super cool. I would definitely recommend this hike if you're in the needles.
Moderately difficult trail mostly through an old riverbed. Mostly rocky with a few sandy sports. It is worth doing, especially if you plan on camping since there are some good spots however the trail is somewhat long and there are others with better sights on the way
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