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Canyonlands National Park Needles District by 4×4

321 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Duration

10 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

9 people

Languages

English

Overview

Hit the dusty trail on a 4×4 tour of Canyonlands National Park. Expert guides will take you to see the highlights of Utah’s Chesler Park such as Elephant Hill, Devil’s Lane, and Devil’s Kitchen. There’s also the option to take a 3-mile (4.8-km) hike on the spectacularly scenic Joint Trail. This full-day adventure is the perfect way to experience Utah’s backcountry away from the crowds.

  • Full-day tour to Chesler Park in Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District, from Moab
  • Access beautiful backcountry by 4WD with an experienced guide
  • Go off-road on some of the most challenging tracks in southeastern Utah
  • Learn from your guide about the geology, wildlife and history of Chesler Park
  • Take an optional hike on the Joint Trail that leads through a beautiful red rock landscape
  • Includes lunch, water, lemonade and transport by 4WD
  • NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Moab



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

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by 4x4 vehicle
  • Ice Water
  • Buffet-style lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (depending on location)
  • Gratuity to Guide :)
  • Park entrance fees ($15/person) unless you have an annual National Parks Pass

Durations

10 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

321 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA
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