How difficult is Valley of the Goblins-Curtis Bench Connector?

Valley of the Goblins-Curtis Bench Connector is rated moderate. It is 1.4 miles long with 180 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Valley of the Goblins-Curtis Bench Connector suitable for kids?

Yes, Valley of the Goblins-Curtis Bench Connector is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

Valley of the Goblins-Curtis Bench Connector route map

ModerateOut and Back

Goblin Valley State Park/Utah

Valley of the Goblins-Curtis Bench Connector

Hanksville, Utah

1.4 mi

Distance

180 ft

Elev. Gain

32m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Valley of the Goblins-Curtis Bench Connector unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

Utah State Parks manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,499 ft

Max:1,531 ft

Gain:55 ft

Loss:55 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,513 ft
High point	0.7 mi	1,531 ft
End	1.4 mi	1,513 ft

Trail Details

Kid-friendly

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by Utah State Parks

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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.

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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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