Canyonlands National Park Needles District by 4x4

Overview

Explore the awe-inspiring landscape of Chesler Park, located in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. This full-day tour by 4-wheel drive (4WD) visits remote sections of the pristine wilderness. Your expert guide drives over some of Utah's most rugged off-road tracks to highlights such as Elephant Hill, Devil's Kitchen, Devil's Lane and SOB Hill. Take an optional 3-mile (4.8-km) hike on the incredible Joint Trail to experience even more of this national park’s breathtaking beauty up close.

City: Moab

Sun 22 Dec

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What's Included

Professional guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (depending on location)

Transport by 4x4 vehicle

Ice Water

Buffet-style lunch

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Things to Bring: reusable bottle (your guide will have lots of extra water available), sun protection/camera/suitable attire and footwear for the weather
NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
If you have an Annual National Parks Pass, please bring this for your park entrance fee, otherwise you will need to purchase a day pass for $15
Every 4x4 tour needs a minimum of 3 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum the day prior, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund (Another option is to pay for the 3rd fare)

What To Expect

NAVTEC Expeditions - Day Tours

Make your own way to the conveniently located meeting point in Moab, then hop into the sturdy and comfortable 4WD vehicle for the scenic 2-hour drive to Chesler Park, located in the heart of the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.

Needles District Visitor Center

The Needles District offers awe-inspiring landscapes and scenic vistas at every turn. Admire towering multicolored rock formations, ancient rock art, desert landscapes dotted with cactus and the vibrant blue southwestern sky. Keep an eye out for a variety of critters including birds, lizards, mule deer and big horn sheep, and enjoy the scent of pinyon, juniper and sage brush in the desert air.

Elephant Hill

Your guide expertly maneuvers the 4WD over Elephant Hill, known as one of the most challenging 4WD trails in southeastern Utah. Pass Devil's Kitchen and cruise down Devil's Lane before encountering SOB Hill, another challenge to the driving skills of your guide.

Canyonlands National Park

At midday, enjoy a delicious buffet-style picnic lunch at a gorgeous viewpoint. Afterward, have the option to hike the Joint Trail to the spacious meadows of Chesler Park, one of Canyonlands' most spectacular spots. Expect to walk a 3-mile loop on a well-groomed trail that passes between enormous boulders and side canyons. The trail has a good walking surface and steep uphill pitch in parts, making for a challenging hike suitable for strong hikers. Or skip the hike and simply relax at the vehicle with time to soak up the beauty around you. Either way, your 4WD tour takes you to some of the more remote parts of the Canyonlands so that you can experience this stunning landscape firsthand.

Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites

In an area filled with challenging mountain passes, technical terrain and plenty of level 2, 3 and 4 hikes, the Rock Art Sites of Moab offer travelers easy access to ancient drawings scattered along paths even a novice can navigate.

Moab

After a full day of exploring by 4WD, your guide returns you to your starting point in Moab to end your tour.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (220)

M8980XYkims

Oct 2022

We had a super bad experience with a NavTec guide. We were out jeeping with 4 adults and three children in two jeeps. We have jeeped the area many times but it was a first for the family with kids. They were so excited. We were jeeping up a sandy road to some petroglyphs. Everyone was having a wonderful time. When we got close to the petroglyphs we saw a NavTec vehicle parked there with their Clients clearly enjoying the artwork. The guide quickly ran to his vehicle and yelled at his customers to run and get in the the vehicle. As we got closer, he pulled the NavTec vehicle dangerously in front of us and stopped to block our way. It was very aggressive. Then he proceeded to yell at us in front of the kids telling us that we have to slow down and that the Ranger is coming to get us. We were not going exceedingly fast. He was at least a 1/2 mile away when we were on the dirt road. In the end he refused to let us pass him and the kids were in tears when he finally got back in his vehicle and drove away. We sat at the petroglyphs for a while to try and regroup and make sure the kids knew the bad guy was not going to hurt us. It was completely inappropriate, especially in front of clients. We saw them again at lunch but our kids were too scared to get out of the jeeps. We parked away from him and went on the hike to try and avoid him. He completely ruined the day for this poor family who had never been there. I can’t imagine how miserable his clients were. Would NEVER use NavTec.

X2209ZSamyg

Oct 2022

This was an amazing experience, maybe one of the most amazing days of my life. I was equal parts terrified and mesmerized by the majestic beauty of the park. My tour guide Buzz was amazing and made the trip. He helped me hike up to a steep place I never would have been able to go on my own. He expertly drove elephant Hill, which started out very scary for me but got more comfortable as the day went on and I began to trust my driver and the capabilities of the vehicle. Buzz was a fountain of knowledge about the park, about the geology, about everything, and he was very compassionate with my fear of heights. I so appreciate him holding my hand and coaching me through the steep bits of the hike; making it to the top was a truly once in a lifetime achievement. He made us a delicious picnic lunch too. Highly recommend this tour operator and this outing.

Glenn_T

Oct 2022

Elephant Hill was a great start to the day's 4 wheeling. Going backwards uphill and downhill was exhilarating. But the hilight was the Joint hike and the Chesler Park view. And Ben optimized the whole experience.