Elephant Hill 4WD Road
Elephant Hill 4WD Road, The Needles, Canyonlands National Park, UT
About this trail
Elephant Hill is a technical backcountry road in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park. High-clearance, low-range four-wheel drive and experienced drivers are required. The route has steep ledges, tight turns and difficult backing; vehicles including racks or trailers must not exceed 21 feet overall. A day-use or appropriate overnight permit is required beyond the access-road parking area. ATVs, UTVs and pets are prohibited. Stay on designated roads, prepare for self-recovery and check current NPS closures, especially after rain. The pin is an approximate point on the mapped 4WD road, not parking.
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Terrain
Access and reports
- Surface
- Rocky · Steep · Desert · Rock Crawling · Slick · Tight Squeeze
- Latest condition report
- Not published
- Map point
- A public map point is published. The full trail route is not available.
Before you go
- Check current access and vehicle rules with the operator before traveling.
- High-clearance low-range four-wheel drive and experienced driving required
- Day-use or appropriate overnight permit required for the 4WD road
- Maximum 21 feet including racks/trailers; no ATVs, UTVs or pets
- Check current NPS closures and prepare for self-recovery
Location
This is the public map point supplied for the trail profile. Private access instructions are never inferred from this view.
Elephant Hill 4WD Road, The Needles, Canyonlands National Park, UT
38.142, -109.828
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