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Colorado River (910681223)

Hike

Confluence Overlook

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Canyonlands National Park
Camp 2 mi away

4.5 mi of trails · 889 ft climb · 5,123 ft high point · Moderate

In Canyonlands National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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About this hike

A trail network in Canyonlands National Park reaching Confluence Overlook and a waterfall. Multiple viewpoints reward the 889 feet of climb over 4.5 miles.

Elevation

778 ft of gain and 889 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.3 mi from the trailhead
The Needles Campground
Campground · Utah

More hikes nearby

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Aztec Butte
- Summits Aztec Butte
- Inside Canyonlands National Park
- Camp 1 mi away
0.8 mi of trails · 190 ft climb · Moderate
Canyonlands National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Confluence OverlookDestination
WaterfallDestination
ViewpointDestination
ViewpointDestination
Viewpoint 1Nearby
Viewpoint 2Nearby

Nearby reading

D.C.C. & P. Inscription "B"
Green River (Colorado River tributary)
Stillwater Canyon

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 4.5 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 778 ft
Descent: 889 ft
High point: 5,123 ft
Low point: 4,814 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Utah
Camps within 15 mi: 11
Trailhead: 38.1782° N · 109.8171° W

Get directions Open the map

2.4 mi from the trailhead

The Needles District Group Campsites

Campground · Utah

3.2 mi from the trailhead

Canyonlands National Park Needles District Campground

Campground · Utah

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat81°56°Sunny
Sun78°54°Sunny
Mon82°57°Mostly Sunny
Tue79°56°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed77°56°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu79°58°Partly Sunny
Fri79°Chance Rain Showers

Sat: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain