Curtis Bench

Rating: 
Round Trip Distance: 2-3 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 4961 - 5057 feet
Cellphone: 0-2 bars
Time: 1 hr.
Trailhead: Curtis Bench
Fee: $13/vehicle
Attractions: Scenic goblins and hoodoos

The Curtis Bench trail is located in the Goblin Valley State Park near Hanksville, Utah. This short trail travels above the various sections of Goblin Valley where hikers can take in scenic overlooks of all the goblins and hoodoos in the valleys below. Just under a mile from the trailhead hikers have the option to follow a spur trail that leads down into the heart of Goblin Valley.

Goblin Valley State Park (4)

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Carmel Canyon       
Round trip distance: 1.6 miles (Moderate)
Elevation: 4827 - 4974 feet · Fee: $7/vehicle - $16 campground

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Curtis Bench       
Round trip distance: 2-3 miles (Easy)
Elevation: 4961 - 5057 feet · Fee: $7/vehicle - $16 campground

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Entrada Canyon       
One-way distance: 1.2 miles (Easy)
Elevation: 4906 - 5028 feet · Fee: $7/vehicle - $16 campground

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Valley of Goblins       
Round trip distance: 0 + miles (Easy)
Elevation: 4880 - 4950 feet · Fee: $7/vehicle - $16 campground

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Valley of Goblins

Rating: 
Round Trip Distance: Open hiking
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 8824 - 9260 feet
Cellphone: 0-1 bars
Time: 1 hr.
Trailhead: Goblins parking area
Fee: $13/vehicle
Attractions: Unique geology

Goblin Valley State Park is located off of Utah Highway 24 between Green River and Hanksville. The turnoff to the park is 24 miles south of I-70 and 20 miles north of Hanksville. There are signs at the turnoff for Goblin Valley and each of the main crossroads along the route that make it very easy to find your way. It is about 12 miles from Highway 24 to Goblin Valley. The road is paved all of the way and so are the roads within the park. The campground fills up quickly so it is best to make reservations well in advance if you plan on camping. There are also a couple of camping areas around the Temple Mountain road as well as a few primitive spots along Temple Wash.

Carmel Canyon

Rating: 
Round Trip Distance: 1.6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 4827 - 4974 feet
Cellphone: 0 bars
Time: 1 hr.
Trailhead: Carmel Canyon
Fee: $13/vehicle
Attractions: unique geology, small slot canyon

The Carmel Canyon trail is within Goblin Valley State Park which is located off of Utah Highway 24 between Green River and Hanksville. The turnoff to the park is 24 miles south of I-70 and 20 miles north of Hanksville. There are signs at the turnoff for Goblin Valley and each of the main crossroads along the route that make it very easy to find your way. It is about 12 miles from Highway 24 to Goblin Valley. The road is paved all of the way and so are the roads within the park. The campground fills up quickly so it is best to make reservations well in advance if you plan on camping. There are also a couple of camping areas around the Temple Mountain road as well as a few primitive spots along Temple Wash.