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Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos

US Hwy 89, Big Water, UT 84741
435-644-5923
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Ranked #3 of 9 attractions in Big Water
Type: Geologic Formations
Owner description: The Paria Rimrocks are an amazing collection of hoodoos, badlands, and other interesting rock formations found in the area located between the... more » Owner description: The Paria Rimrocks are an amazing collection of hoodoos, badlands, and other interesting rock formations found in the area located between the Cockscomb Fault and the southern section of Cottonwood Canyon Road just north of US 89. « less
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Menlo Park, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

This is not the most scenic hike in the vast Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument in southern Utah, but it is one of the easiest and is quite rewarding. The trailhead is right off of US 89 just east of the Paria Contact Station run by the Bureau of Land Management, or about 37 miles east of Kanab, UT.... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Beautiful natural rock formations on a short hike; very great to see. Please do read specific details and directions ahead of time as most of the area's magnificent scenery is not well-marked with signage while you are whizzing by on the highway.

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Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

We were headed south out of Utah for Page, Arizona and decided to take a break from driving and walk around a bit. We stopped here and took the short hike off the highway to check it out. They were interesting and an easy hike. We really enjoyed this stop!

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salt lake city, UT
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Fun little side trip, with a short hike and interesting formations. Not the most spectacular, given other places in Utah, but worth the small time investment. A great place to play hide and seek! Suitable hike for kids.

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Jackson, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012 via mobile

A fun and interesting hike. The toadstool formations are so unique. We only saw one other couple there, so we had it to ourselves.. Easy to find the parking lot right off the highway.

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Warren, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

My husband found this a bit of a hike just to see a mushroom shaped toadstool. But I found it very unusual. A nice sidetrip that will only take an hour total.

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madison, wi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

This is a nice little hike right off of Hwy 89. You can walk right up to them and see up close how amazing they are! I believe that there some petroglyphs there as well. Talk to the BLM office in Big Water for more information.

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Page, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

An easy but uphill hike to the toadstools, tougher than advertised and tougher than it seems. Worth it for pics though. Many trail options. Whichever you follow will get you there.

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Safford, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

We drove out here on the advice of some friends (Thanks Phil & Holly). It was a round-trip hike of about 3 miles since we did a bit of exploring. If you follow the wash you can't get too lost. Though it was hot it was still a great experience!

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colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

this area is amazing! i ran around like a crazy person seeing how the rock was carved in every type of shape. cant go wrong here. probably just a mile to walk. remember to bring water.

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