A unique geological formation in a sparsely-enchanting location rewards your efforts here. Riders will probably be most comfortable walking the last section, and all visitors should be careful and view the formation from above along its edges—getting stuck inside in this remote location could be disastrous.

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The Cosmic Ashtray goes by many names; The Volcano, Islomania Dome, Red Breaks, and the Cosmic Navel. It is a very unique geological feature. It is a dome that has an island in the middle of it, surrounded by deep red sand.

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1. Cosmic Ashtray Trail

14.8km

04:02

220m

Hike the moderate 9.2-mile Cosmic Ashtray Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to a unique, sand-filled geological wonder.

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2. Red Breaks and Cosmic Ashtray Loop

33.9km

10:03

430m

520m

Hike the difficult 21.0-mile Red Breaks and Cosmic Ashtray Loop in Utah, featuring slot canyons, slickrock, and unique geological formations

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Elevation 1,720 m

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Location: Garfield County, Utah, United States

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Cosmic Ashtray (The Volcano)

1. Cosmic Ashtray Trail

2. Red Breaks and Cosmic Ashtray Loop

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