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Toadstool Hoodoos -
Large red Toadstool Hoodoos with white sandstone cliffs in the background

Toadstool Hoodoos

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  • 1.6 miles out and back; 1-3 hours
  • Difficulty: easy-moderate
  • Child Carrier: no if you don't mind carrying for part of the trail
  • Port a potty
  • Location: Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument
  • Highlight: Unique rock formations
  • Port a potty not maintained
Father and child looking out over white and red hoodoos

The Toadstool Hoodoos feels like a magical land! With the wide open white sandstone and the red hoodoos you and your children will love exploring! 

What to expect at the trailhead

You can expect a medium sized parking lot just off hwy 89. There are very limited amenities with 2 poorly maintained port a pottys. There is a sign in book and a sign that reads information about the trail. 

What to expect along the trail

The 1.6 mile moderately trafficked hike is easy- moderate as you navigate up to the Toadstool Hoodoos. You can expect to follow a trail through washes. 

Two children walking through a wash on the trail to Toadstool Hoodoos

There are clearly marked signs along the way to help you navigate when the trail is not in the wash. 

Father and two children walking along the skyline of a trail
Father and two children walking along a trail with red and white sandstone in the background

What to do

Take your time at the hoodoos to explore! Your children will love to use their imaginations among the different white and red rock formations.

Please be respectful! Stay on paths and do not climb on the hoodoos. 

Man with his arms out on top of a hill to feel the wind at Toadstool Hoodoos

Wind Warning

It was incredibly windy while we were there. We don't know if this is normal for the area or just happened to be that way on the day we went. If your children are struggling check out our link (click on photo) to 5 ways to help your children along the trail. This is such a beautiful and unique spot for your children to use their imaginations! Pretend you are on another planet exploring to help distract them.

How to get here

The Toadstool Hoodoos trailhead is located 44 miles east of Kanab on hwy 89. The parking lot is directly off the road. There is a sign so you are sure to not miss it! 

Happy Trails

The vast open white sand against the unique red rock make this an out of this world adventure! Take time here to explore the different sandstone formations. You will feel as though you are on another planet! 

For more kid friendly hikes that you can get to in a sedan near Kanab check this out here

Happy trails to Toadstool Hoodoos until we meet again! 

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