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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Canyonlands National Park

    Elephant Hill Trail

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2.5-3.5h
    Distance
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    10.3 km
    Elevation
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    222 m
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    Elephant Hill Trail

    The Elephant Hill Trail is a beautiful route along a 4x4 route that affords hikers fantastic views of the Needles formation. This trail is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, and OHV/ATV drivers. We recommend heading out early in the morning to enjoy some peace and quiet along this route before it gets busy (and hot!) later in the day.

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    Route Description for Elephant Hill Trail

    The Elephant Hill trail is an easy-to-moderate, out-and-back hike with incredible views of Canyonlands National Park. This route, shared by hikers and OHV drivers, gets hot and sunny in the afternoon; we recommend heading out early in the morning to beat the heat and the crowds. No matter when you go, don’t forget to bring good sun protection and lots of water. You may also want to pack the camera for this one- this hike offers incredible views of the Needles Formation - a series of colourful cedar mesa sandstone spires that tower above the desert landscape.

    From the trailhead, follow the 4 x 4 trail west for 2.3 km to a divide. Take a left to follow the path as it curves southward. The trail continues on for another 2.9 km to end at the Devil’s Kitchen Campground.

    If you are staying the night, set up your tent at the campground and enjoy a peaceful night under the desert stars. If you are not looking to camp, simply follow the same route back up to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Elephant Hill Trail Trailhead

    From the Needles Visitor Center, follow Needles Main Park Road for 4.5 km before taking a left onto Elephant Hill Road. Continue on Elephant Hill Road for 5.2 km to the Elephant Hill Trailhead.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Devil’s Kitchen Campground

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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