Toadstool Hoodoos
Toadstool Hoodoo
Near Big Water, UT
Location summary by Tim Wier
Trail Difficulty - EASY TO MODERATE
The hike to this formation is an easy 1 mile hike from the highway. You will walk up and around several small washes and over a few sandy walkways.
GPS Coordinates & Elevation
4,459 Ft. Elevation
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Photography Tips
This shot is all about the lighting. I find you can photograph this location at eith sunrise or sunset. The image above (by Mark Metternick) patiently waits until the early sunrise starts to walk down the primary hoodoo. Other great shots are at sunset after the sun is no longer on the hoodoos
Directions
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From Page - drive west on US - 89. Once you cross the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge - continue on US - 89 for 26.5 miles until you see a turnout on your right for Toadstool Hoodoos. Once on the trailhead, head north (following the trail) for approxamelty .7 miles until you see the Hoodoos.
Google Earth
Best Time of Day to Shoot
This location can be photograped at either sunset or sunrise (I have seen good images at both times). I prefer sunset at the background is an open sky which helps to isolate and amplify the unique formation.
Best Time of Year
You can photograph this location any time of year.
Lens(es) Needed
24 mm l- 100mm lens. Depends on your compositon
Birds-Eye View From Google Earth Pro
Permits
No permit is required.
Direction of the Shot
The direction of the shot is west by southwest between 210° - 270°.
Equipment Needed
A sturdy tripod and a headlamp.
Number of Other Photographers to Expect
This location can have several to many visitors on any given day. However, at sunrise or sunset - you will most likely be the only photographer there.
Weather
The area around Big Water, UT, is a high desert climate where temperatures can vary up to 40-50° daily. In the spring, the temperatures at night can dip down into the 30's° at night to reach into the 80's° in the afternoon.
Cell Service
The cell service at this location is spotty.
Area Guides and Workshops
None