paria rimrocks toadstool hoodoos

paria rimrocks toadstool hoodoos印象

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  InternationalSXToy

  This place deserves more attention. I drove by it twice without ever noticing it. There's a tiny sign that says it's there, but at 70 mphs, it looks like a brown stain on the space-time continuum. I learned about it from someone that told me. It's about a 20 minute hike from to parking lot to the hoodoos, an excellent side trip. It's on highway 89 South a bit passed mile marker 19, and the parking lot is an open dirt area with no designated parking spots. It looks like a simple pullout.

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  Chuppacabra

  There are several locations along the Wahweap Creek north and slightly west of Big Water Utah (its actually a wash most of the year). This is where you can find these strange and amazing gypsum formations. The coordinates where my attached pictures are taken from are 37.162 N, 111.710 W. Start at Hwy 89 at the Cottonwood Canyon Road (37.105N, 111.847W). Warning: There are a number of trails in this area, and they are not well marked. A good map, GPS, etc is recommended - but basically you just want to continue East until you hit the wash. Also, stock SUV's can generally navigate the trail, but all bets are off if the washes are running. You will follow the trail for approximately 12 miles until you get to 37.178N, 111.714W where the trail ends at the edge of the wash. Take plenty of water, and start hiking South. It is approximately 1-1/4 miles to the hoodoos. As several other posters have commented, the hike is quite easy.

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  PGIT

  Small State Park the interesting rock formations. Walking the trill is well with the time. Not a difficult hike.

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  eetschman

  if you dont want to do some 10h hike .. this is a great alternative in the area --- its easy and not to difficult - but unmarked - mid day you should bring some water !!! it does get hot out there in the summer !its not like the grand canyon so please do not expect the moon - if you have an eye for photography you could get some great shots there ! its also far away from cities so no light pollutioni loved it and spend some time to wonder around

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  603triciam

  I love taking people to The Toadstools - not just because of the great hoodoos in the area, but because the more time you spend wandering as far as you can get in every direction, the more beautiful little places you discover. I think a lot of people just hike straight back to the main hoodoos and then turn around, but there is so much more to see in this area. There are so many little alcoves around this place, full of beautiful surprises. Take the time to really explore the area - you will not regret it!

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  YRR_11

  It's like going to the moon - ok, a wee exaggeration - but wow! what interesting formations - so glad we stopped for a picnic at Paria Station, where the word 'toadstool' immediately gripped & intrigued me in the ranger's office - we simply had to go ! It's an easy walk and you'll be rewarded with these beautiful, strange and bizarre rock formations. Well worth the (small, fast) diversion off to the north of the road between Page & Kanab.

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  Hoosierfun

  Family of four. Two girls 13 and 10. Loved lower antelope, but this was disappointing. Poorly marked trail. Got lost a couple of times, which was disconcerting with younger kids. Rocks were cool, but not what we expected.

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  309JamesG

  We drove to here from Page, Arizona. You cross the dam and go about 20 miles. Big enough parking lot on the right side of highway. It's a relatively easy trail. The trail winds and curves a lot and people have made "shortcuts" to avoid those curves. About halfway in the trail, it seems like the normal trail has collapsed and you have to impromptu climb up a small hill. Payoff at the end is worth the hike. We had the whole rock and "toadstools" to ourselves, so we took pictures and just relaxed for 30 minutes enjoying the silence.On the way back, somehow we ended up walking off the main trail. Then navigating back towards the trail, we noticed footprints, meaning other hikers had done the same thing. So pay attention, otherwise you'll end up veering off the trail. Not a big deal whatsoever. Would recommend doing this. Devote about an hour and a half.

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  Madison407

  What wonderful and breathtaking landscape and so rich in natural history! Our guide Kyle was very knowledgeable and interesting!

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  maloney1969

  I visited the Rimrock Toadstool Hoodoos on October 7, 2013. The hike itself is quite easy on relatively flat terrain with a few minor rises here and there. The roundtrip hike is roughly 1.6 miles. The multi-colored hills along the trail are very beautiful with shades of brown, tan and cream layered sedimentary rock. The hoodoos are quite beautiful and show nature at its' best. See attached pictures for an idea of what to expect.