I really enjoyed this section of Canyonlands. The colors are spectacular. Stop at the visitors center to see a list of the trails and their level of difficulty. I enjoyed Needles more than the Island in the Sky Section. We practically had the park to...More

Needles is largely empty, stupidly beautiful, has incredible hikes, and lacks the hour of traffic to get in an out like Arches. I hope you all never visit and hate it so I can have it all to myself forever.

I have done several hikes now in the Needles District. This place is like no other, and believe me as I've hiked in Bryce, Zion, Capitol Reef, Arches, and the Grand Canyon (all of which are amazing). It's as if God just decided to have...More

The Needles section of Canyonlands National Park is nowhere near as popular as the Island in the Sky district near Moab. We didn't have much time to spend here, but we would love to return. Stop at Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument on the way...More

I traveled there by motorcycle - more sensible people would have gone in an air-conditioned high ground clearance 4X4. And even then realize that if you get stuck - or damage your vehicle, recovery cost will run over $1000. Back to the scenery - and...More

A visit to the "Needles" region gives one a better appreciation as to how vast and amazingly beautiful, the Canyonlands NP really is! Recommend first stopping in at the Needles visitor Center for suggestions on how to best use your time. TIPS: - Stop and...More

Just fabulous. Take the time and enjoy this stunning drive as it winds through spectacular scenery. The Needles were pretty incredible. Just the feat of building this road through this countryside is so impressive. Be advised, there are multiple one car very tight tunnels, so...More