Capitol Reef National Park
Late afternoon on the Rim Overlook Trail “Capitol Reef, at its core, is a hiker’s Park” a quote...
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Category: Capitol Reef
Chimney Rock and Canyon
Stunning short hike into a twisting narrow Canyon and hike along a ridge trail giving views of Chimney Rock and many Capitol Reef landmarks.
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Devils Backbone Scenic Drive
Devils Backbone is a good name for the narrowing winding drive with sheer drop offs from Boulder to Escalante. An iconic route which we are really pleased we made the time for.
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Sulphur Creek Trail
A very enjoyable memorable hike up one of the 2 perennial rivers in Capitol Reef, the othe being the Fremont. Enjoyed clambering over the waterfalls, through the river and giving our new river shoes a good test.
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Frying Pan and Grand Wash trails
An enjoyable long hike crossing over different ridges in the Reef giving contrasting views of the rock formations and washes, culminating in the (hot) Grand Wash. Water needed to be rationed!
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Capitol Reef Rim Overlook trail
Some regrets that we were leaving the Sawtooths prematurely due to the weather, but excitement that we were visiting a new Park: Capitol Reef which looked like there was great hiking. Tick in that box
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