We didn't take the actual trail into the cave due to our lack of paying attention to maps and trusting cairns. We ended up hiking down into the green river and got this unique view instead. Not planned, but getting lost is not a waste of time but be sure to be prepared for taking an alternate route. This one ended up being a few miles longer and moderate.
The drive in was so beautiful despite high winds on the way in. We saw a desert dune patch along the way.
CAUTION FOR CATTLE ON DIRT ROAD.
We passed someone who had hit one at the entrance of goblin Valley and this will surely ruin any trip.
Also, CAUTION to have a spare tire. We got a flat from sharp shell rock on the way out and none of the small towns had my tire size so was stuck with a doughnut and altered our plans.
Always please leave no trace, no trash, no depicting petroglyphs.