Colorado River Overlook

4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Situated in the Canyonlands Needles District, this four-wheel drive road 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 wond... Read More
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Highlights of Colorado River Overlook

Desert Category Icon Desert
Iconic Category Icon Iconic
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon Sand
Highest Elevation
4906 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Nearest Town
Monticello
Nearest Services
Monticello
Management Agency
Canyonlands National Park
District
Needles District

Overview

Situated in the Canyonlands Needles District, this four-wheel drive road 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. A great side trip for anyone visiting the park that wants to get off the pavement.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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