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Canyonlands National Park hiking guide

Chesler Park Trail

A 10.2-mile loop with 1,810 ft of climbing in The Rivers, rated difficult.

Chesler Park Trail, Canyonlands National Park
Photo: NPS/C.Gilmore

Key facts

Length
10.2 mi (16.4 km)
Elevation gain
1,810 ft (552 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
The Rivers
Highest point
5,669 ft
Lowest point
5,138 ft
Trip length
Multi-day

About Chesler Park Trail

This trail offers a unique blend of grassy meadows and sandstone formations, featuring a walk through narrow rock fractures known as the Joint Trail. The area is dotted with cryptobiotic soil and sparse vegetation, providing a serene backdrop to the dramatic rock formations. Hikers can enjoy stunning views of the Needles District's characteristic spires.

Route map

Route map of Chesler Park Trail in Canyonlands National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Chesler Park Trail5,2005,4005,6000510Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,669 ftLow 5,138 ft
Elevation runs from 5,138 ft to 5,669 ft over 10.0 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in The Rivers

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