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

Sat 16 Nov

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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)

chadwickpilot

Dec 2021

Every thing you’d want from a 4x4 tour. Good vehicle. Passionate and knowledgeable tour guide. Pick up from the hotel was an added perk. The provided sandwiches for lunch were simple but good for a picnic/camp type lunch on the trail. A fun time provided by a reputable company.

Travelinglibrarian8

Dec 2021

My husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Ben. He was friendly and informative about the area. He also has mad driving skills! The roads he drove us on in the Needles District were a little intense but he was a pro. The hike we did with him in the District was also great and the view of Cheslar Park at the end of the hike was beautiful. I enjoyed the variety of snacks for lunch to accompany the casear salad and water. We had a little bit of extra time so Ben took us to another area of the district and we got to see where the Green and Colorado Rivers connect and it was breathtaking. I was especially impressed with the company's communication. We needed a third person to go on the tour for it to run and they let me know that a few weeks in advance. Someone ended up booking that seat but the day we were supposed to go, our guide was sick, so they had to reschedule for the next day, which was totally fine. As a result, they took us on a Monday which I don't think was originally an option and it was just my husband, Ben, and I. This was great company to do this tour with and I feel lucky Ben was our guide, as he grew up in the area and knows it very well. Highly recommend this tour-just be ready for a bumpy ride once you get to Needles!

Y892TZashleys

Nov 2021

The Needles 4x4 trip was absolutely AMAZING! The ride on Elephant Hill had us sitting on our seats, literally! Then we did an amazing hike through the slot canyons to Chesler Park and back. Charlotte was also an amazing tour guide! The driving through Elephant Hill was mind blowing and she was very helpful on the hike through the slot canyon as this was our first time. 100% Recommend to add this to your Moab travel plans!