The Toadstools

The Trail
This easy trail is only 0.7 mile one way with a 87 foot elevation change. It parallels a wash most of the way up to a number of of interesting hoodoos that have been dubbed "The Toadstools."

Topographical Map

Graph of Elevation

Trail in Google Earth

The path to the Toadstools is well worn and easy to follow. Occasional rock cairns provide even further trail clarification. Toward the end of the trail, some various paths start to break off from each other, but they all will lead up to the Toadstool formations. Make sure you keep your eyes open and wander all around the rim if you don't want to miss any of the toadstools. We made a sort of loop around the area before heading back down the trail.

When we hiked this mid-May, there were lots of pretty wild flowers in bloom, adding further interest to the trail.

white-stemmed evening primrose

Apricot Globemallow

Directions
This trail is located in Kane County right along Hwy 89. It is about 44 miles from Kanab, about 12 miles from Big Water, and about 29 miles from Page, Arizona. It is just a little east of the BLM Visitor's Center, and a sign clearly marks the spot making it easy to find. There is a dirt parking area at the trailhead, and unlike most other areas within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, no fees are charged to park and use this trail.