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)

Mark H

Oct 2018

Tremendous day even though we had off and on rain. Equipment and staff are absolutely first rate. The 3 mile hike is a bit difficult, but the two guides were very attentive to our safety.

Karen G

Oct 2018

We went to hike the Needles area. What an amazing place. The colors around this area were stunning! While on the trail you will see so much wonder and beauty. The trail is not for the stop by and hike a bit folks. You will need to pack in plenty of water, wear sunscreen, hat, and have good boots or or shoes. It gets very warm on the trail - very little shade. Take your camera as it sites will amaze you!

Kenneth L

Sep 2018

It was a lifetime adventurous experience for my family. The whole trip was smooth from the time we started at NAVTEC's office to the time we came back to the office. Charlotte is a very experienced 4x4 driver and also a great guide. She was very easy going and very accommodating. The real adventure started at the Elephant Hill 4x4 trail. When I saw those rugged and steep hills, we thought that we would drive around them. But we were wrong. We drove up those very steep hills and over some huge boulders. Charlotte is definitely a pro. Food served was fine as we didn't expect much living in the wilderness for almost three days. It was in mid July and temperature was around 100 C almost everyday. Charlotte brought plenty of water and energy powder (similar to Gatorade). That powder really helped to keep us going. We are into photography. Charlotte took us to some great locations and we brought home some gorgeous photos. We camped at Devil's Kitchen and a spectacular view was right in front of us. We didn't need to walk to see the view. All we needed to do was to get out of the tent and the view was just right there. Overall it was a great experience. NAVTEC and Charlotte did a great job. We enjoyed it very much. Bonus was we didn't see anyone there for the whole time. It was just my family and Charlotte. We will come back to NAVTEC again next time when we like to explore the Maze at Canyonlands National Park