ATV riding at Elk Heart Cliffs: two slot canyons
Two slot canyons in one ride, no driving required
A 2-hour UTV tour at Elk Heart Cliffs combines off-road riding with slot canyon exploration: a guide operates the Can-Am vehicle while you sit back through rough terrain, then you walk into two remote canyons on foot. Private transportation and bottled water are included; the tour runs on Mountain Time, one hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona.
2h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore two slot canyons by UTV
- Ride Can Am UTV to Elk Heart cliffs
- Walk 100 yards into first slot canyon
- Explore Heart Veins of Elk Heart cliffs
- Walk into second Southwest Slot Canyon
The Experience
The Heart Veins of Elk Heart Cliffs sit in terrain that needs a UTV to reach. Your guide drives the Can-Am through rough ground while you ride as a passenger, which means you arrive at the canyons without the fatigue of piloting an off-road vehicle yourself. Once you reach each canyon, you get out and walk—about 100 yards into the deepest parts of the slot canyons to see the formations up close and find angles for photos.
The two canyons are the stops on this route: the Upper Red Cave slot canyon and a second Southwest slot canyon, each one a separate exploration on foot. The ride between them and back to the start is part of the experience, not just transport. Bring a camera; the canyon walls and light make the kind of shots people actually want to keep.
Timing matters here because multiple tours run the same day. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the guide will depart without you. The operation runs on Mountain Time, which is one hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona time—check your phone's clock before you leave your hotel.
What’s included
- Private transportation in a Can-Am UTV.
- bottled water.
- live guide in English.
Operated by ROAM Outdoor Adventure Co
Is this one for you?Book this if you want slot canyon exploration without the drive yourself—the guide handles the UTV while you ride and then walk the canyons on foot, which works for groups who want the off-road experience without operating the vehicle.
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Top questions
How long does the actual UTV ride take on this tour?
The full tour runs 2 hours, which includes the ride to the canyons, the walk through both slot canyons, and the return ride to the start.
Do I have to drive the UTV myself, or does the guide handle it?
The guide drives the Can-Am UTV the entire time, so you sit as a passenger through the rough terrain and focus on the scenery instead of operating the vehicle.
What is the walk like once you reach the slot canyons?
You walk about 100 yards into each canyon on foot to explore the deepest parts and see the formations—it's a short walk, not a long hike, and the canyons are the payoff for the ride.
What time zone does this tour run on?
Elk Heart Cliffs operates on Mountain Time, which is one hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona, so factor that into your departure time if you're coming from either of those places.
What should I bring for this UTV tour?
Bring a camera for photos inside the canyons; bottled water is provided, and the guide will have you on site for the best light and angles.
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