Toadstool Hoodoos, Mushroom rock formations in Kane County, Utah.
The Toadstool Hoodoos are sandstone formations shaped like mushrooms, with a wider base that narrows toward the top. Each pedestal consists of harder Dakota Sandstone that sits atop softer Entrada Sandstone layers, creating the distinctive two-part structure.
These stone formations developed over millions of years as softer layers beneath the harder rocks were slowly worn away. The erosion process that created them continues to reshape the landscape today.
These rock formations capture the imagination of visitors who encounter unusual shapes in the desert landscape. The structures have earned their name because their appearance resembles giant toadstools rising from the sandy ground.
Access comes from a short hiking trail that starts directly from Highway 89 and is free to use. The route is relatively level and takes little time, making it manageable for most visitors.
Each of these stone pillars displays its own color tones, ranging from deep orange to pale brown, because minerals are distributed differently throughout the rock. Visiting in early morning light makes these color variations glow with particular intensity.
Location: Kane County
Address: Kanab, UT 84741, USA
GPS coordinates: 37.10809,-111.87094
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
Utah preserves thousands of years of human history alongside some of North America's most varied geological landscapes. The region contains extensive rock art panels and Ancestral Pueblo ruins, including the 13th-century stone structures at Bears Ears National Monument and the 650-plus petroglyphs carved into Newspaper Rock over two millennia. Fremont Indian State Park displays more than 1,000 artifacts from the indigenous peoples who inhabited these lands, while fossilized dinosaur tracks near Moab record the passage of Allosaurus and Diplodocus across ancient mudflats 150 million years ago. The natural environment ranges from the sculpted sandstone formations of Goblin Valley, where erosion has created mushroom-shaped rocks rising 20 feet (6 meters) from the desert floor, to the narrow passages of Kanarra Creek Canyon with its red walls and cascading waterfalls. The Wedge Overlook reveals 1,000-foot (300-meter) cliffs above the San Rafael River, while Monroe's thermal springs emerge from the ground at 110°F (43°C). Whether exploring slot canyons, examining ancient handprints on rock walls, or walking among eroded sandstone formations, visitors encounter landscapes that document both geological processes spanning millions of years and the enduring presence of human cultures in this high desert region.
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