4.3 mi
Distance
692 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 34m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Dark Side of the Moon Loop is a loop trail in Goblin Valley State Park, managed by Utah State Parks, in Emery County, Utah. It is 4.3 miles long. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Hanksville, Utah, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,542 ft |
| High point | 1.9 mi | 1,584 ft |
| End | 4.3 mi | 1,542 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by Utah State Parks
Source of truth
- Goblin Valley State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Hanksville, UT · about 13 mi away
- County:
- Emery County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Goblin Valley State Park · Utah State Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(435) 275-4584
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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