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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $316.46

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Mon 18 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)

cmitchem001

Mar 2021

If you aren’t sure about this tour, let me help you- BOOK IT! Our guide was Josh. He is very good at what he does. We went over some very rough terrain in the vehicle and I felt safe with him driving. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the area and told us several interesting things about the landscape we were enjoying. As for the hiking portion of the tour- it was amazing! It was a tough hike for someone like me who doesn’t have a ton of experience, but still doable. Josh was there to offer a hand whenever needed! The view at the top is SO rewarding, wow, it is spectacular. We ran into a sudden blizzard while driving back, but Josh tackled that like it was nothing :) Do yourself a favor, and don’t miss this while you are in Moab!

Travelfanatic1026

Jan 2021

Spectacular tour. Highly recommend. We were in awe at every corner. Blaine, our guide, was amazing. His passion for the area is contagious. He is so well informed and went out of his way to make this a a memorable tour.

allygirl60

Nov 2020

This was one of the highlights of our "Big 5" 2 wk tour; and our guide, Buzz, was exceptional. He was personable, affable, and an easy conversationalist, not to mention a stellar driver to easily navigate the Elephant Hill drive into the Needles district of Canyonlands. He was a wealth of information and it was easy to tell that he loves the area, the parks, and showing it off to others. The hike was so much fun too, and we could've stayed much longer except for the short Fall days that November brings. We were so happy that we did not just enter the Needles and take a hike on our own-this was worth every penny spent on the experience! (and we got some wonderful sage advice on another hike at Fisher Towers-now easily our favorite of the entire 2 wks of hiking in Utah). Thank you Buzz! We appreciate all that you did to make this a memorable experience! PS-easily worth the extra $$ for my husband and me to stay COVID clean and have a private tour