Basics
- Location:
- In the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
- Length:
- 28 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 2-3 days
- Elevation Change:
- 1700 feet
- Season:
- Year round, but best Apr.-May and Sep.-Oct.
Description
Upper Salt Creek Trail offers impressive arches and interesting side canyons in the remote southeastern corner of the park. Along the way is the well known "all-American Man" pictograph in a cave near the trails midpoint (unsigned) and Big Ruin, the largest Anasazi ruin in the park. The trailhead can be accessed by 4wd vehicle via Salt Creek Road. .
Details
Location:
In the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
Length:
28 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
2-3 days
Elevation Change:
1700
Season:
Year round, but best Apr.-May and Sep.-Oct.
Camping Info
Dispersed camping allowed
