paria rimrocks toadstool hoodoos

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.

I wanted a place that I could take my dog to and the blm suggested this hike. It is an easy hike and takes you to some otherworldly rock formations.

I was recommended to visit this place by the visitor center in Kanab. I saw this after playing in wire pass, it was a nice way to end the day. Parking is free. The hike is very short and easy to follow up to the red "Toadstools". After that, the markers seem to disappear. But if you go left hen you hit the red ones, the path leads to a lot of white "toadstools". This was a nice trail to visit for an hour or two, and would recommend it for families looking for a simple free hike with a nice payoff at the end. Sunset here is nice too, but it gets dark very quick.

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.

How many times have I passed this and not known the gem existed? Yes, unless you are handicapped, this is an awesome hike for all ages at all seasons. The paths are well marked and after a short easy hike you can go explore all you wish and you can even climb up on some hoodoos that are huge. This is a stop along "The Red Loop" from the GuideToTheWest.com which is an excellent free guide so you don't miss these gems right off the side of the road in the 4 state area. You can make this hike as short or as long as you want to be, once you're on the rocks you can walk around for hours seeing the dynamic colors and layers of stone and rock. I've been here in each season and as long as it's not snow covered (rare) or raining (more rare), it's fine to do this hike year round.

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

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.

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

Found this trail on the drive from Zion to Page. It is a very friendly and easy to navigate hike. The views are pretty impressive and the terrain is unique.

There is a small parking lot near mile marker 20 on 89 that marks the start of the trail. The hike there can be a little hard to follow, but if you follow the wash, you'll find it no problem. There is one spot where you have to walk up a hill, but you'll be able to see the path. The toadstool formations are very interesting to see. We didn't get to stay there as long as I wanted to because we were trying to make it to Horseshoe bend before sunset. Definitely fun to go and see these formations.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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