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3,171 ft
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
4,962 ft
High Point
125 ft
Altitude change
4,837 ft
Altitude min
4,837 ft
Altitude start
4,962 ft
Altitude end
3.932%
Grade
-8.524%
Grade max
14.787%
Grade min
2,299 ft
Distance climb
399 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat

Carmel Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goblin Valley State Park
    Hanksville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #51721 in Hiking [+]
    • #46972 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

While most visitors venture down the Carmel Canyon Loop only to access the Goblin’s Lair Trail, it is a beautiful hike in its own right. Especially scenic in the evening hours, this trail grants sweeping vistas of the Carmel goblin formation, the Molly’s Castle outcrop, the Three Sisters, and on clear days, even the La Sal Mountains far to the east. For those who lack the time to explore Little Wild Horse Canyon, Carmel Canyon does contain a short section of colorful narrows. Completing the entire loop requires some minor scrambling. Caution is advised.

source: Utah State Parks
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carmel Trail

        ▼ Where is Carmel Trail located?
        Carmel Trail is located in Goblin Valley State Park, Hanksville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Goblin Valley State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.56874, -110.69732.
        ▼ How hard is Carmel Trail?
        Carmel Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.932%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carmel Trail?
        Carmel Trail has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,837 ft to 4,962 ft.
        ▼ Is Carmel Trail a point to point trail?
        Carmel Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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