Use sunset as your turnaround alarm.
No trail needed - wander a valley of goblins. Best kid terrain in the state.
Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.
Make it a weekend: Fruita Campground (Camping, 35 mi) · Millsite Reservoir (Fishing, 45 mi) · Willow Flat Campground (Camping, 46 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 48 mi)
More hikes nearby: Little Wild Horse & Bell Canyon (Hike, 6 mi) · Grand Wash (Hike, 34 mi) · Hickman Bridge (Hike, 34 mi) · Capitol Gorge & The Tanks (Hike, 35 mi)