0.1 mi from the trailheadThe Needles District Group Campsites
Campground · Utah
Hike
Squaw Canyon
- Inside Canyonlands National Park
- Camp under a mile away
6.6 mi loop · 751 ft gain · 5,561 ft high point · Moderate
From Salt Flat Trailhead, a loop with Big Spring Canyon and the Salt Flat Loop
In Canyonlands National Park · Utah · National Park Service
About this hike
Squaw Canyon is a 6.6-mile loop from Salt Flat Trailhead combining Big Spring Canyon and Salt Flat Loop in Canyonlands National Park.
Elevation
751 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
Map
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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. Download the trail and feature data.
Camp near here
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
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