# Elephant Hill

**Location:** Canyonlands NP, UT | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 10 miles

**GPS:** 38.1415, -109.8213

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** March - October

Technical trail in Canyonlands National Park with tight switchbacks and steep grades through the Needles.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.6/5 • **Permit required**

**Highlights:** National Park, Needles District, Switchbacks, Scenic

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [The Needles District Group Campsites (Moab, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/the-needles-district-group-campsites)
- [The Needles Campground (Moab, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/the-needles-campground)
- [Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground (Moab, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/island-in-the-sky-willow-flat-campground)
- [Dirty Devil Primitive Camping Area (Page, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/dirty-devil-primitive-camping-area)
- [Natural Bridges Campground (Blanding, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/natural-bridges-campground)

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