Located in the Needles, the Slickrock Foot Trail is a great hike if you want to experience this lesser-visited district of Canyonlands National Park. While many of the hikes in the Needles are long, this 2.4 mile lollipop loop trail provides a taste of the rugged desert terrain with plenty of incredible views along the way.

The trail is well marked with cairns (no need to build new ones!), but it’s also helpful to carry a map. A good chunk of the trail traverses across slickrock, and the entire trail is exposed, so avoid hiking if severe weather is in the forecast. Storms can roll in quickly!

Trail Stats for Slickrock Foot Trail

Location: Canyonlands National Park

Trailhead Location: Google maps

Bathrooms?: There are no bathrooms at the trailhead.

Trailhead Parking Difficulty: Easy-difficult depending on the time of year. There are only a few parking spaces at the trailhead, but you can find additional parking up the road.

Distance: 2.4 mile lollipop loop

Elevation Gain: 140 ft.

Difficulty: Easy (3-4/10)

Estimated Hike Time: 1 hour

Fee: Canyonlands National Park entrance fee required: $30/vehicle or use your America the Beautiful pass.

Dog-Friendly?: No.

Best Time of Year to Hike: Fall, winter, and spring.

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