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State park in Utah, United States
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Goblin Valley State Park is a Utah State Park on the edge of the San Rafael Swell in Eastern Utah. This park encompasses a large number of rock Hoodoos ranging in size from 1-3 meters tall.
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Goblin Valley is known for its mushroom-shaped rock formations, also called hoodoos. These unusual sandstone formations were shaped by weathering and erosion. Visitors can explore the valley and see the rocks up close.
Goblin Valley is 11 miles west off Utah State Route 24. The nearest town is Hanksville located 30 miles to the south.
Read in the guideAll access to the park is by way of hiking trails leading from the 1 parking lot. Vault toilets are located at the parking lot.
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