Capitol Reef National Park
Natural bridges, canyons, arches, and Waterpocket Fold overlooks.
Use the sections and guides below to explore this subject in a clear, practical order.
Explore Capitol Reef National Park
Frying Pan Trail
Plan Frying Pan Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideSulphur Creek Route
Plan Sulphur Creek Route in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideGolden Throne Trail
Plan Golden Throne Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guidePleasant Creek Trail
Plan Pleasant Creek Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideSheets Gulch Trail
Plan Sheets Gulch Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideBurro Wash Trail
Plan Burro Wash Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideCottonwood Wash Trail
Plan Cottonwood Wash Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideStrike Valley Overlook Trail
Plan Strike Valley Overlook Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideLower Muley Twist Canyon
Plan Lower Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideHeadquarters Canyon Trail
Plan Headquarters Canyon Trail in Capitol Reef with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideHickman Bridge Trail
A compact canyon and slickrock hike to a 133-foot natural bridge.
Read this guideCassidy Arch Trail
A steep climb from Grand Wash to a broad slickrock arch and Waterpocket Fold views.
Read this guideChimney Rock Loop
A high bench loop with panoramic views across the Waterpocket Fold and red cliffs.
Read this guideCohab Canyon Trail
A colorful canyon walk with side overlooks above Fruita and the Fremont River valley.
Read this guideGrand Wash Trail
A mostly level canyon walk through high narrows beneath Cassidy Arch.
Read this guideCapitol Gorge Trail to the Tanks
A narrow-canyon walk past the Pioneer Register with an optional short climb to natural waterpockets called the Tanks.
Read this guideFremont River Trail
A riverside start followed by a steep climb to elevated views across Fruita and the Waterpocket Fold.
Read this guideRim Overlook Trail
A steady climb above the Fremont River to a dramatic overlook of Fruita, Highway 24, and surrounding cliffs.
Read this guideNavajo Knobs Trail
A long ridge hike beyond Rim Overlook to a high summit with sweeping Waterpocket Fold panoramas.
Read this guideSunset Point and Goosenecks Trail
Two short walks combine a deep Sulphur Creek Canyon view with broad sunset panoramas over the Waterpocket Fold.
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