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Squaw Canyon & Big Spring Canyon loop trail

A medium length day hike in stunning Needles scenery.

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Wow factor

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Overall rating

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Difficulty

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Access road

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Crowds

One of the best loop hikes in Canyonlands NP. Easily hiked in half a day if you're pushed for time, the 7 mile trail crosses meadows, follows washes and climbs slickrock to a high pass between the two canyons before returning to the trailhead. Very, very scenic with extensive views.

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From the visitor center take the road to the Squaw Flats campground and trailhead. Most of the hiking is easy but there are a few steep and tricky spots at the junction of Squaw and Big Spring Canyons. Watch out for cairns along some of the longer sections of slickrock.

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