Goblin Valley Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Description
Tour Utah's captivating Goblin Valley State Park with this GPS-guided driving tour! This peculiar park is filled with countless strange rock formations that must be seen to be believed. Witness the many “goblins” from on high at Goblin Overlook or get up close and personal in the Goblin’s Lair. Visit towering formations like Molly’s Castle and Wild Horse Butte and find out how all these unusual sights came to be. Plus, see ancient art at the Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel, featuring images painted centuries ago! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
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See that raised ridgeline up ahead? That’s known as the San Rafael Swell. This impressive geological formation covers approximately 2,000 square miles! And it looms as high as 7,000 feet above sea level! Note: The tour is over 15 miles long, with more than 15+ audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Welcome to Goblin Valley! From mushroom-like rock formations to ancient and mysterious art, there’s no shortage of fascinating sights in this valley.
Keep an eye out for the parking area coming up on our right. When you see it, turn in and park. This is the Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel, decorated with ancient art. Some of the images are part of the Barrier Canyon Style I just mentioned, with the tall humanoid figures and abstract motifs. But others employ a totally different style. That’s part of how archaeologists know the Fremont people lived here after the artists of the Barrier Canyon Style were gone!
See that impressive rock formation far off to our left? That’s Molly’s Castle! The outcrop stands at over 5,000 feet above sea level! It’s easy to see where this gigantic red rock landmark gets its title. The sandstone seems to form turrets and towers and walls.
That enormous structure ahead and to our right is Wild Horse Butte. This one stands at 5,760 feet above sea level! Just like the goblins and Molly’s Castle, this rock formation also found its peculiar shape by wind and water sculpting it over millions of years.
Look ahead and to our left a little. Do you see that red rock formation with the three strangely-shaped columns sticking up out of the top? Those are the iconic Three Sisters! If you’ve seen a photo of Goblin Valley State Park, then you’ve probably seen a photo of this trio! These three hoodoos stand prim and proper atop their rocky home. The locals have nicknamed them Sister Superior, Sister Act and Sister Mary for their stately and poised bearing.
Did you know that Goblin Valley has the highest occurrence of hoodoos in the world? Yep, even more than Bryce Canyon! There are thousands here! It’s almost like an alien landscape… which explains why Hollywood chose it as a key filming location for Galaxy Quest, the 1999 sci-fi comedy starring Tim Allen!
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Reviews(6)
The pre loaded self guided tour on the app was good and we found it interesting. Had a little trouble getting it to play at first but then it worked well. Definitely worth $10
Randy, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my Goblin Valley GPS Driving Audio Tour and found it interesting! I’m sorry there was a little trouble getting it started at first, but I’m happy everything worked well afterward. If you ever run into any issues, you can always reach out to me — I’m just a call or chat away and happy to assist with anything. If you're planning more adventures, check out my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, which includes Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Happy exploring!
It is nice that we are able to experience this despite having no service. It was much shorter than expected, but it was great information!
Amanda, I’m really glad to hear that my Goblin Valley GPS Driving Audio Tour worked well for you, even without service—that offline feature makes a big difference. Goblin Valley is a smaller park than others, so the tour is designed to match its size while still providing meaningful and engaging information along the way. I’m glad you still found the content valuable. If you're planning more adventures, check out my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, which includes Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Happy exploring!
Load app and download first. It only works if you start at coordinates. Customer service is very helpful
Robert, I’m glad you found my Goblin Valley audio tour helpful. It’s great that the instructions to download beforehand and start at the designated coordinates worked well, and I’m happy our customer service team was able to assist. If you're planning more adventures, check out my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, which includes Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Happy exploring!
This was a fabulous trip that was on our bucket list. The tour told us many things we needed to know and stories to make it so interesting. Great deal and so informative.
Grace, so glad to hear you enjoyed my Goblin Valley tour and that it helped make your bucket list trip even more special. I am happy, the stories and info added to your experience. If you're planning more adventures, check out my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, which includes Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Happy exploring!
A journey through Goblin Valley State Park that will never be forgotten! Simple to follow and ideal for an adaptable road trip. Strongly advised!
Kevin, glad to hear you had a memorable time exploring my Goblin Valley tour. Happy the tour was easy to follow and worked well for your road trip style. Thanks so much for recommending it. If you're planning more adventures, check out my Ultimate Utah Bundle Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour, which includes Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Happy exploring!
This audio tour is very short, minimal, and not worth the cost. Not a good value for the time and energy spent.
Jeremy, I’m sorry to hear that you felt my tour didn’t meet your expectations. The Goblin Valley tour is designed to cover all the key stops and provide detailed information, but I genuinely appreciate your feedback. If you feel that something was missing or would like more depth at specific stops, please let me know, and I’ll consider adding it in future updates. I’m here daily from 9 to 6, so feel free to reach out. I can also help with a different tour as a replacement, or assist with a refund if that works better for you.
