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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 17 Nov
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Starting at $316.46
Sun 17 Nov
Starting at $316.46
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
enoughallready
Oct 2021
Amazing trip and Charlotte, our guide, was both charming and fearless. It was a long and adventurous day. Greatly enjoyed it and highly recommend.
leeseel2015
Oct 2021
What a great day with so much screaming and laughter! We were treated to some crazy driving over rocks and cliff sides by our very capable guide, Charlotte. She made it look so easy and we had such a blast rocking and bumping in the 4X4. Charlotte is also very knowledgeable about the geology of the area; it's always more interesting when a guide can provide information on what you're looking at. My best experience was learning how to clamber up and down rocks, with a lot of trust in Charlotte to guide me. The tips I got from that really came in handy when we went into The Fiery Furnace on our own the next day! Charlotte also prepared a nice lunch; with tablecloth and plastic plates that can be reused. Overall, there was never a dull moment. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who likes thrills and fun with a great guide!
Voyager101093
Oct 2021
Charlotte, our driver was amazing! She was competent - military and mechanic background and high spirited. She was knowledgeable without droning on and quite patient with us city folk. This experience was the highlight if our Utah vacation!

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