Capitol Reef National Park in One Day

We get asked often if it’s possible to visit Capitol Reef National Park in one day. Good news – it is!

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Watch the sunrise at Panorama Point. It’s a short walk up a small incline for a stunning view of the Capitol Reef landscape.

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Hike to Hickman Bridge in the morning. It's a popular hike that is 2 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 400 feet.

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The Capitol Reef scenic drive accessed through Fruita is the best way to experience this park. Plan 2 hours roundtrip, including the two dirt spur roads (Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge).

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Grand Wash Road is a spur dirt road that leads into a narrow, steep-walled canyon that is extremely vulnerable to bad weather conditions.

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At the end of the scenic drive you'll find the unpaved road to Capitol Gorge. Eph Hanks Tower seen from the parking lot is a terrific location for sunset and night photography.

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