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3,389 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:20:19
Avg time
85 ft
Altitude change
4,452 ft
Altitude min
4,540 ft
Altitude max
4,456 ft
Altitude start
4,541 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-2.3%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
2,395 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
738 ft
Distance flat
00:20:19
Avg time

The Toadstools Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    GSENM-Paria River
    Kanab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1746 in Hiking [+]
    • #158561 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #187 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #3,785 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Nice short hike with strange looking rock formations, small and large hoodoos. This is an out-n-back with a lot of sun exposure. The trail follows a wash, and will get a bit washed out with recent rains. But the trail mostly winds nicely and is visit often so a nice trail is typically worn up to the top. The top is a big flat rock area with multiple hoodoos. The most prominent Toadstool is right in the middle at the front of the sandstone flat section.

This is a great place to stop for a short but fun and interesting hike. It is a big far outside Kanab, but is great as a stop when travelling through the area.

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ExposureFamily friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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The Toadstools Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:29am (America/Phoenix)
Oct 18, 2025
May 6, 2025 @ 10:52am
May 6, 2025
 What a fun hike. Go left when you get up to the toadstool.
May 31, 2023 @ 7:43am
May 31, 2023
Mar 24, 2023 @ 4:27am
Mar 24, 2023
 Not too bad just stay out of the creek bed. Dry everywhere else. Fun little hike
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on Oct 18, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      RW385
      Loved it. Many areas to explore beyond the main trail indicated on Trail Forks. We did 2.5 miles and although the parking was full we never felt like the area was crowded out amongst the hoodoos.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Toadstools located?
      The Toadstools is located in GSENM-Paria River, Kanab, Utah, United States. It is part of the GSENM-Paria River trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.10123, -111.87326.
      ▼ How hard is The Toadstools?
      The Toadstools is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Toadstools?
      The Toadstools has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,452 ft to 4,540 ft.
      ▼ Is The Toadstools a point to point trail?
      The Toadstools is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Toadstools?
      The Toadstools is 3,389 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Toadstools?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Toadstools. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike The Toadstools?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike The Toadstools are:
      • April (10 activities)
      • March (9 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Toadstools? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Toadstools are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike The Toadstools?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to hike The Toadstools. The trail is 3,389 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Toadstools?
      The Toadstools is a very popular trail. There have been 353 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 501 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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