2017-May: Utah Landmarks: Goblin Valley State Park (Level 2)

2017 Utah Expedition (Part 2) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615248/): National Parks, State Parks and unique landmarks: Grand staircase Escalante National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, Goblin Valley State Park (https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley/directions/) and Arches National Park.

FYI to RSVP: Part 1 (CA & NV Deserts) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615982/) and Part 3 (UT & AZ: Slot Canyon/Lottery the Wave permits) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238867879/)

Past Trip: 2011 Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/3671142/)

General Rating/Difficulty: Level 2 Moderate for distance, elevation and speed; Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to read more about difficulty levels.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike, a sleeping bag/warm blanket, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

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Day 1: Sunday April 30, 2017: Tour and Hike Goblin Valley State Park. Overnight near Goblin Valley State Park (Hanksville)

Day 2: Monday May 1, 2017: Continue hiking Goblin Valley and getting to Arches National Park. Overnight in Moab.

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Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike