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Chesler Park Loop


Itinerary

Needles Campground Trailhead
8.9 mi • 1,300 ft gain
Chesler Park 1-5
6 mi • 500 ft gain
Needles Campground Trailhead
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a Canyonlands National Park Overnight Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Sep 10 – Dec 9

Limited number of permits available.

2 options


A

Online reservations

OpensMay 108 AM MDT
Closes2 days ahead11:59 PM MT
May 10 – 2 days ahead
Book online
Passed Advance release: May 10 at 8 AM MDT
Book online

B

In-person reservations

Opens2 days ahead8 AM MT
ClosesDay of2:30 PM MT
2 days ahead – day of
No additional permits released

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Canyonlands National Park Overnight Backcountry Permit application:

Entry PointNeedles Campground Trailhead (The Needles)
Exit PointNeedles Campground Trailhead (The Needles)

Select a start date

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