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Canyonlands National Park hiking guide

Confluence Overlook Trail

A 9.8-mile out-and-back with 1,130 ft of climbing in The Rivers, rated difficult.

Confluence Overlook Trail, Canyonlands National Park
Photo: NPS/Veronica Verdin

Key facts

Length
9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain
1,130 ft (346 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
The Rivers
Highest point
5,090 ft
Lowest point
4,815 ft

About Confluence Overlook Trail

This trail leads to a view over the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers, where two desert rivers meet at the base of deep canyon walls. It lies in the Rivers area of Canyonlands, a region of mesas and canyons, and several overlooks sit within a short walk along the rim. Expect a rugged, open route with long views rather than shade, and carry plenty of water.

Route map

Route map of Confluence Overlook 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 Confluence Overlook Trail4,8004,9005,0005,10002468Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,090 ftLow 4,815 ft
Elevation runs from 4,815 ft to 5,090 ft over 9.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in The Rivers

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