6.5 miles
Distance
510 ft
Climb
-508 ft
Descent
5,235 ft
High Point

Just keep taking lefts if you want to do the full Goblin Valley Loop. The views out over San Raphael Swell are awesome.

Detailed Description
Full Goblin Valley Loop is a 6 mile popular easy route located near Hanksville Utah. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 510 ft with a max elevation of 5,235 ft then descends -508 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
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  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Ridelogs
    26
More Stats for Full Goblin Valley Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 23 min
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,043 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,079 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,082 ft
  • Grade max
    -23.9%
  • Grade min
    17.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
Avg: 4 (2 votes)
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