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. We hiked Grand Wash in the morning…
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…
The Temples of the Sun and Moon are located in a remote region of Capitol Reef National Park. They are accessible by a rough dirt road that begins outside the park. There is no fee to visit them. There is also an amazing bonus adventure when visiting the temples called Glass…
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. The trail is only a third of a…
Utah has five gorgeous National Parks. Only Alaska and California have more than Utah. Probably the least known park in Utah is Capitol Reef National Park. The park was established to protect the water pocket fold, a unique geological feature created when the Pacific plate crashed into California and pushed and…