Colorado River Overlook Alternate Route

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This is an alternate route to the Colorado River Overlook four-wheel drive road within the Canyonlands Needles District. It offers a quick trip to the cliffs overlooking the mighty Colorado River. The Overlook is the easiest of backcountry roads within the Needles District, which has over 50 miles o... Read More
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Highlights of Colorado River Overlook Alternate Route

Desert Category Icon Desert
Sand Category Icon Sand
Highest Elevation
5075 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Nearest Town
Monticello
Nearest Services
Monticello
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Monticello Field Office

Overview

This is an alternate route to the Colorado River Overlook four-wheel drive road within the Canyonlands Needles District. It offers a quick trip to the cliffs overlooking the mighty Colorado River. The Overlook is the easiest of backcountry roads within the Needles District, which has over 50 miles of roads which all lead you through the natural wonders of the area. This road takes you through the high desert with wide open views and it ends with an amazing view of the Colorado River and its associated canyons. This return route gives you a different perspective from the way you came in.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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