Roadside Ruin Trail is a 0.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Canyonlands, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.
kid friendly
hiking
views
wild flowers
no shade
historic site
no dogs
Directions from Needles Visitor Center: Travel westward on the main park road .4 miles to the Roadside Ruin Trailhead.
This is a really quick 10-minute stop, but it was really cool to see the old granary nestled in the rock. Worth a quick jaunt to see for sure.
Modest ruin, nice little hike, has info plaques along the way.
Nice stroll and a little education at the end of the day. Get a trail map to learn a bit about the granary and local plant life.
Not much of a hike but certainly worthy of 4 stars simply because you get to see a structure built around 1280 A.D. Without expending any effort. Plus it's a good way to end your day in the park.
Quick, fun hike with an Indian granary at the end of the trail
Quick hike interesting ruin