Length: 3.03 mi
Est. time: 1h 18m
Gain: 582 ft
Loss: 192 ft
Max elev: 5,518 ft
Elevation profile
+582 ft gain · −192 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
The Needles District Group Campsites (Campground)
Big Spring Canyon + Squaw Canyon
6.8 mi · +911 ft · ~2.7 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.