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Hikes/United States/Utah/Canyonlands National Park
Difficulty
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Easy
Elevation
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177 m
Distance
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11.7 km
Duration
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2.5-3.5h
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Chocolate Drops Trail

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The Chocolate Drops Trail is a relatively flat out-and-back route to some of the most prominent landmarks in the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. The Chocolate Drops are 200ft tall columns of Organ Shale that rise above the rest of the Maze District landscape. This hike sees relatively low traffic and is a great way to spend the day exploring a unique section of the Park.

Route Description for Chocolate Drops Trail

The Chocolate Drops Trail is an easy to moderate hike through the Maze District in Canyonlands National Park. Access to this trailhead does require a vehicle with 4WD and high clearance. This hike does not have a lot of shade along the way so wear good sun protection and bring lots of water. The Chocolate Drops themselves are bizarre looking towers of Organ Shale that bear a closer resemblance to a Hershey's bar than to a chocolate drop; but either way, a hike to these fascinating formations is definitely worth it.

From the trailhead, follow the cairn-marked path north to the chocolate drops.

Spend some time exploring this unique and spectacularly beautiful area before turning around and following the same route back down to the trailhead.

Getting to the Chocolate Drops Trail Trailhead

This trail begins at the Chocolate Drops Trailhead found in between the Wall Campground and Standing Rock Campground in the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    No

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Low

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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