Hike Chesler Park and Joint Trails, Canyonlands NP

Monticello, Utah

4.7/5
based on 3 reviews

Details

Distance

10 miles

Elevation Gain

1755 ft

Route Type

Loop

Description

Added by Tobin Akehurst

Hit the trail on a WORLD CLASS hiking route in Canyonlands National Park. This hike offers a trail of slots, tunnels, meadows, towers, and slick rock!

This world class hiking route circumnavigates Chesler Park by way of open meadows, slots, subterranean alcoves, stairways and slick rock.

Begin at the Elephant Hill Trailhead and head south following signage for the Joint Trail / Chesler Park along the way. Once you arrive at Chesler Park turn left to loop the park clockwise, eventually meeting the legendary Joint Trail and then returning the way you came.

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Hike Chesler Park and Joint Trails, Canyonlands NP Reviews

great hike to get to; dispersed camping unless it changed; if is early summer, mosquitoes can bloom in & near pools, so be wary, you may need to insulate inside a tent if they discover your whereabouts.

It's bit a jaunt out to the Joint Trail, but it is well worth it! There are few people, and endless views. It is super fun running around the slot canyons, and massive boulders.

The Joint Trail is a must-see in Canyonlands National Park, and Chesler Park is no less interesting. Highly recommend making these destinations if you're in or nearby the Needles District.

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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