Capitol Reef National Park

There is an unmarked day hike from Halls Overlook to Brimhall Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park. Brimhall Bridge is a natural bridge located in a narrow canyon of the Waterpocket Fold. The total round trip distance from the trailhead is 4.6mi/7.4km. The hike is best in the spring and fall.

Burro Wash is a narrow sandstone canyon on the east side of the Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park. The route to the site is on unmarked hiking routes, not developed trails.

Until 1964, when Utah State Highway 24 was built, Capitol Gorge was the main route through the Capitol Reef National Park. Along the one-mile route are Fremont Indian petroglyphs and the Pioneer Register, where travelers through the gorge once left their mark.

The Cassidy Arch at Capitol Reef National Park is named after Butch Cassidy, who is said to have had a hideout in the park area. The trail to the arch is a 7.0mi/11.3km round trip and begins near the Cohab Canyon Trailhead.

The hike to Chimney Rock in Capitol Reef National Park begins at the Chimney Rock Trailhead, 3.0m/4.8km west of the Visitor Center. The trail is up a series of switchbacks to the upper loop and features views of Chimney Rock.

Cohab Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden canyon said to have been a hideout of Mormon polygamists during the federal crackdowns of the 1880's. It is a 3.5mi/5.6km round trip from the trailhead.

Cottonwood Wash is a narrow canyon in the Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park. There are two routes through the canyon.

The Fremont River Trail in Capitol Reef National Park is 2.4mi/3.9km and leads for to an 800-foot overlook which offers panoramic views of the park.

On the banks of the Fremont River in Capitol Reef National Park is the settlement of Fruita, founded by Mormon pioneers in the 1880's. The settlers depended upon fruit growing and farming.

The visitor center is open daily, and several of the buildings have been preserved, including an old log schoolhouse. There is self serve fruit picking allowed in the orchards, where deer and other animals can be seen in the evening.

The Frying Pan Trail in Capitol Reef National Park branches off of the Cassidy Arch Trail into a 6mi/9.6km round trip day hike to the top of the Waterpocket Fold.

The Golden Throne is a colorful sandstone dome in Capitol Reef National Park. There is a moderately difficult half-day hike from the Capitol Gorge trailhead which is 4.0mi/6.4km roundtrip.

The Goosenecks Overlook in Capitol Reef National Park offers a short hike from a signed trailhead west of the Visitor Center.

The Grand Wash in Capitol Reef National Park is said to have been an old hideout of Butch Cassidy. The easy trail from the road is 4.5mi/7.2km roundtrip and is a popular trail for day hikers.

The Halls Creek Narrows Trail in Capitol Reef National Park is an overnight hike to the 3mi/4.8km Halls Creek Narrow, a spectacular gorge. The 22mi/35km round trip follows the creek from the Halls Overlook. The hike is best done in the spring or fall.

The 2mi/3.2km roundtrip hike into Headquarters Canyon is one of the easier walks in Capitol Reef National Park. The hike is ideal for families and small children.

Hickman Bridge is the largest natural bridge in Capitol Reef National Park. The trailhead for the 2.0mi/3.2km roundtrip hike is 2mi/3.2km east of the Visitor Center on State Highway 24. The hike offers good views of the reef and river valley.

The Lower Muley Twist is an overnight hiking trail at Capitol Reef National Park that follows the route of Mormon pioneers who made their way to a crossing of the Colorado River. The trail offers several options to hikers.

Continuing from the end of the Rim Overlook Trail, the walk to Navajo Knobs is an additional 2.25mi/3.6km. It is a full 10mi/16km strenuous day hike from the main trailhead. At the Navajo Knobs there are sweeping views of the entire Capitol Reef.

The Cathedral and Headquarters districts of Capitol Reef National Park are located north of Fruita. This area has the majority of the park's hiking trails.

The Old Wagon Trail at Capitol Reef National Park was once the main route to the town of Grover. The 3.5mi/5.6km round trip route offers views of the Waterpocket Fold and follows the path of 19th-century wagons on Miners Mountain. This strenuous hike begins from a trailhead off the scenic drive south of the Visitor Center.

The Rim Overlook Trail in Capitol Reef National Park provides excellent views of Fruita and the orchards from 1,000ft/305m. This strenuous hike branches off of the Hickman Bridge Trail and is 4.5mi/7.2km round trip.

Sheets Gulch is a narrow canyon in the Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park. It is a good place for beginners to learn to hike canyons. The trailhead can be found just outside the park.

The southern end of Capitol Reef National Park features the Waterpocket Fold District which has spectacular scenery and a variety of hiking trails.

The day hike to Spring Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park branches off the Chimney Rock trail and ends at a crossing of the Fremont River east of the Visitor Center. The distance of the hike is 9mi/14.5km. The best time to attempt this hike is in the spring or fall.

There are two routes that lead to the Strike Valley Overlook in the Capitol Reef National Park. The hike from the Strike Valley Overlook trailhead is 2mi/3km roundtrip. The walk from the Upper Muley Twist trailhead is 7mi/11km roundtrip. From the overlook there are excellent views of the Waterpocket Fold.

The Sulpher Creek Trail in Capitol Reef National Park starts from the Visitor Center and heads upstream through the water past waterfalls, dinosaur tracks and canyons to the Chimney Rock Trailhead. The total distance is 4.5mi/7.2km one-way.

The Surprise Canyon Trail at Capitol Reef National Park is an easy 2.0mi/3.2km round trip hike into a deep sandstone canyon. This hike is suitable for children.