4.1 miles
Distance
350 ft
Climb
-348 ft
Descent
5,235 ft
High Point

If you don't want to do the full Goblin Valley Trail network, skip Buffalo Head and Landslide. Dark Side of the Moon and Desert View are the two best trails in this area.

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Half Goblin Valley Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular easy route located near Hanksville Utah. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 350 ft with a max elevation of 5,235 ft then descends -348 ft.
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More Stats for Half Goblin Valley Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 3 min
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,079 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,079 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,082 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.1%
  • Grade min
    17.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    4,843 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Lizard Foot
Apr 1, 2024 @ 9:33am
Apr 1, 2024
Landslide
Mar 31, 2024 @ 11:51am
Mar 31, 2024
Buffalo Head
Mar 31, 2024 @ 11:51am
Mar 31, 2024
Very scenic and quiet. Loved it
Dark Side of the Moon
Sep 16, 2023 @ 11:42am
Sep 16, 2023
Desert View
Mar 27, 2018 @ 10:41am
Mar 27, 2018
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