Recently we visited Capitol Reef National Park and did all the hikes for you! We provide as many details as we can, so you can divide which hikes are right for your family. If you want some ideas on what to do in Capitol Reef other than hiking, check out our…
Hickman Bridge is the most famous (and crowded) hike in Capitol Reef National Park. This hike should be on the top of your list when you visit the park. The total distance is under 2 miles out and back, but it does get a little steep as you start the hike.…
Grand Wash is one of the most overlooked hikes in Capitol Reef National Park. Most people opt for Hickman Bridge or Cassidy Arch, which are great hikes, too, but we really enjoyed Grand Wash because it was flat, easy, and shady in the morning. Hike Info Rating: Easy Distance: 2.2 miles…
The flattest, easiest hike we found in Capitol Reef was the Pioneer Register or Capitol Gorge hike. It runs a mile out and a mile back, and has an optional extension to several natural water "tanks" that we'll describe below. To access the trailhead, drive all the way to the end…
Cassidy Arch is a fairly strenuous hike for families in Capitol Reef National Park. At over 3 miles, this hike doesn't have too much distance, but the hike is steep. Not only that, there are many dangerous drops, so little ones must be closely supervised. If you make it to the…
Sunset Point is a short, family-friendly hike in Capitol Reef National Park. This hike is located a few miles west of the Visitor's Center on Highway 24. A short 1 mile drive over a passable dirt road is required to make the hike, which is only a third of a mile…