Month: April 2015

Goosenecks Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Capitol Reef National Park, Easy Hikes, Utah8 Comments

The hike to Goosenecks Overlook in Capitol Reef National Park is not much of a hike at all, and the round trip can be completed in as little as 5-10 minutes. The 600-foot trail, however, does lead to a fine viewpoint of Sulphur Creek as it snakes its way through a rugged canyon 800 feet …

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Hickman Bridge Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Capitol Reef National Park, Moderate Hikes, Utah3 Comments

The 0.9-mile trail to Hickman Bridge is Capitol Reef National Park’s most popular hike, and it is easy to understand why. The trail is well-marked, well-maintained, and conveniently located (less than two miles from the Visitor Center) and features fantastic views of the Waterpocket Fold, as well as, of course, the majestic natural bridge itself. …

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