Needles is a remote portion of the park, located south of Moab. Take SR 191 approximately 40 miles south from Moab. Turn right (west) onto SR 211 and continue for approximately 35 miles before entering the park.

In the Needles District, this is the 11 mile round trip Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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From the Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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Hiking through a narrow rock fracture along the Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail.
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News Paper Rock Petroglyphs from SR 211 leading into Needles.
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