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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
The Chesler Park Loop starts off ascending wide, sandstone slabs.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
Before long, the Chesler Park Loop plunges through narrow rock formations.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
Soak up the feeling that you are on Mars! Chesler Park Loop.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
After circling the first of the Needles, the Chesler Park Loop flattens out for a while.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
The Joint Trail is a highlight of this trek!
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
The seemingly impenetrable red, white, and yellow Needles formations make the Chesler Park Loop feel like another planet.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
The Chesler Park Loop features views for days at every turn.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date:
12/26/2018
Look closely for cairns on this trail! They are often the only directional marker. Chesler Park Loop.