Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

United States

Utah

San Juan County

Chesler Park – View over Chesler Park loop from Salt Flat Trailhead

Routes

Running trails & routes

United States

Utah

San Juan County

Chesler Park – View over Chesler Park loop from Salt Flat Trailhead

Hard

3.3

(16)

runners

Chesler Park – View over Chesler Park loop from Salt Flat Trailhead

02:37

20.2km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Needles District

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

44 m

Squaw Flat Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Nice loop, with a good option to hike it

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.18 km

Big Spring Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

Tree trunk as a staircase and it's really old

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.17 km

On a park-like area there are numerous rock formations, which gave the Needles District its name. A total of five campsites are located here, which can only be reached on foot. A permit is needed to stay overnight.

Tip by

13.1 km

View over Chesler Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over Chesler Park with its unique rock formations! Towards the east a trail leads to Devils Pocket.

Tip by

13.8 km

Elephant Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

A small canyon, but it runs the length of the Needles District from north to south and extends to Druid Arch.

Tip by

14.5 km

Canyon on Chesler Park Trail

Highlight • Canyon

This memorable section of the popular Chesler Park Trail takes you through a smooth, narrow slot canyon. This shaded spot is a nice break from the sun as you explore the Needles District.

Tip by

14.9 km

Distance view of Elephant Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way to Elephant Canyon, you will encounter rock formations next to Elephant Hill that are reminiscent of the proboscis.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

898 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

5°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

Murphy Point Trail

00:35h

5.44km

70m

Hard

Distance view of Elephant Hill loop from Soda Spring

02:01h

15.5km

310m

Hard

Confluence Overlook loop from Needles District

02:03h

15.9km

320m

Hard

Chesler Park – View over Chesler Park loop from Salt Flat Trailhead

02:37h

20.2km

420m

Hard

Squaw Flat Trailhead – Distance view of Elephant Hill loop from Salt Flat Trailhead

02:40h

20.7km

380m

Chesler Park – View over Chesler Park loop from Salt Flat Trailhead

Squaw Flat Trailhead

Big Spring Canyon Trail

Two ladders on Canyon Trail

Chesler Park

View over Chesler Park

Elephant Canyon

Canyon on Chesler Park Trail

Distance view of Elephant Hill

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️