Carmel Canyon Loop

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Features Geological Significance · Views

Bring water as it can get quite hot in the desert.

This trail leads to the desert floor north of Goblin Valley. You have excellent views of the different layers of the Upper Jurassic sandstone formations; that is Entrada, Curtis, and Summerville. A few markers lead the way down to the desert floor, where you'll take in views of the Three Sisters formation.

Stay left once you hit a larger wash and follow it. The path crosses the wash a few times before turning left into a small side canyon. The canyon constricts quickly into a short section of narrows, then leads back up to the Goblin Valley Road. The end of the loop can require some minor scrambling, so use caution on the loose rocks.