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Hikes In Capitol Reef National Park

This is a complete list of hikes in Capitol Reef National Park for your reference. Depending on your tour itinerary and timing, you may only have time for certain hikes. If there is a hike that interests you, please contact our office team to discuss whether or not you will have time to participate on the particular hike of interest on your tour.

TrailOne-Way DistanceElevation Change in FeetDifficultyDescription
Capitol Gorge1.0 mi (1.6 km)80 ft (24 m)EasyDeep canyon, historic inscriptions, short climb to waterpockets ("tanks")
Goosenecks0.1 mi (0.2 km)<50 ft (<15 m)EasyDramatic canyon views
Grand Wash2.2 mi (3.6 km)200 ft (61 m)EasyDeep canyon, narrows
Sunset Point0.4 mi (0.6 km)<50 ft (<15 m)EasyPanorama, good for sunset
Cohab Canyon1.7 mi (2.7 km)440 ft (134 m)ModerateHidden canyons, views of Fruita, panoramas at spur trail view points
Fremont River1.0 mi (1.7 km)480 ft (146 m)ModerateEasy stroll along river, then steep climb to panoramas
Hickman Bridge0.9 mi (1.4 km)400 ft (122 m)Moderate133-foot natural bridge, canyon views
Cassidy Arch1.7 mi (2.8 km)670 ft (204 m)StrenuousNatural arch, slickrock, canyon views
Chimney Rock Loop round trip3.6 mi (5.9 km)590 ft (180 m)StrenuousPanoramas of Waterpocket Fold cliffs, good for sunset
Fremont Gorge Overlook2.3 mi (3.6 km)1,090 ft (332 m)StrenuousShort climb to open mesa top, ends at high viewpoint on rim of gorge
Frying Pan2.9 mi (4.6 km)810 ft (247 m)StrenuousConnects Cohab Canyon and Cassidy Arch trails, ridgetop panoramas
Golden Throne2.0 mi (3.2 km)730 ft (223 m)StrenuousViews of Capitol Gorge and Golden Throne
Navajo Knobs4.7 mi (7.6 km)1,620 ft (494 m)StrenuousContinuation of Rim Overlook Trail, 360-degree mountaintop panorama
Old Wagon Trail Loop round trip3.8 mi (6.1 km)1,080 ft (329 m)StrenuousPinyon-juniper forest, views of cliffs and Henry Mountains
Rim Overlook2.3 mi (3.6 km)1,110 ft (338 m)StrenuousPanoramas of Fruita and Waterpocket Fold from atop dramatic cliff

Hikes In Capitol Reef National Park in photographs

Capitol Reef NP Group Shot
Hickman Bridge_Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Fremont petrogylphs, Capitol Reef
Waterpocket Fold, Capitol Reef
Grand Wash, Capitol Reef
Chimney Rock contrasting against a deep blue sky in Capitol Reef National Park
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