Overview

Hype:

This geologic area showcases fantastic and sometimes grotesque stone hoodoos that bring to mind the magnificent temples of ancient Egypt, hence its name Little Egypt Geologic Site. Geologically however, the area is more like Goblin Valley State Park and Cathedral Valley of Capitol Reef National Park. Weathering and erosion carves hoodoos in all three areas from the Entrada Sandstone. This is the same formation that also erodes to arches, fins, and spires in Arches National Park.

Time:

Fees: None

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Links: geology.utah.gov

Getting There

Navigate to 38.080274, -110.629020.

Location

Closest City or Region: Hanksville, Utah

Coordinates: 38.080274, -110.629020

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March 17, 2017 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye,

Story

We stopped at Little Egypt Geological Area on the way down to the Sandthrax Campsite. We let Savannah choose where to go and what to explore. We played around for a half-hour or so then continued on our way.

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