Capitol Reef National Park Trail Map

Visit this page to get maps to the many great national parks and recreation areas surrounding capitol reef national park.

Capitol reef national park trail map.

The park established in 1971 preserves 378 mi 979 km and is open all year although may through september are the most popular months. The hickman bridge trail goes under and around the natural bridge and is considered moderate. Phones are answered when staff is available. Capitol reef trail maps.

There are lots of places to explore around capitol reef national park. Find trail information for atv ohv s hiking biking horseback riding and more. Capitol reef national park is located in south central utah. Starting elevation for many trails in capitol reef is around 5 000 feet 1524 meters which can make even easy.

Called wayne wonderland in the 1920s by local boosters ephraim p. A mix of steep grades and level sections. Summary trail map of the central section of capitol reef national park utah showing the main trails including chimney rock navajo knobs hickman bridge cohab canyon frying pan golden throne and capitol gorge. It is 100 miles 160 km long but fairly narrow.

Uneven ground but fairly level. This is especially true at a park like capitol reef where trails are not all well marked and require route finding skills. Note the route and road type of the main roads and different sections of the park such as cathedral valley fruita historic district and muley twist canyon before you decide on where to stay and what park entrance to use. 435 425 3791 recorded park information available 24 hours a day.

If you re looking for a trail map to cover the entire park and show trail mileages and topo lines you ll want a national geographic trails illustrated map. Pectol and joseph s. Steep grades uneven terrain and long steady climbs.