Length: 0.53 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 30 ft
Loss: 38 ft
Max elev: 5,084 ft
Elevation profile
+30 ft gain · −38 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
The Needles Campground (Campground)
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.