Category Archives: Capitol Reef National Park

Morrell Cabin Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Throughout much of the 20th century, cattle rancher Lesley Morrell owned some of the finest real estate in the West. Though a modest and solitary—comprising just one small room—the cabin was nestled next to stream in the heart of Cathedral … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Valley Overlook Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Overlooking a spectacularly colorful basin in Capitol Reef National Park’s northwest corner, the Cathedral Valley Overlook Trail leads to one of the finest viewpoints in the park. From a vantage point 400 feet above the basin floor, this brief hike … Continue reading →

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Upper South Desert Overlook Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Situated 27 miles up the unpaved Hartnet Road from Utah Highway 24, the Upper South Desert Overlook is a remote viewpoint in the northwest reaches of Capitol Reef National Park. For those completing the 60-mile Cathedral Valley loop drive, Upper … Continue reading →

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Lower South Desert Overlook (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park is usually divided into three districts: the Fremont River District, home to more than a dozen maintained trails and the bulk of visitor traffic; the wild, southern Waterpocket District, home to slot canyons and the … Continue reading →

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Oak Creek Canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Waterpocket Fold, a massive wrinkle in the Earth visible in its entirety only from space, stretches north-south for nearly 100 miles through Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. Despite its considerable length, however, this colorful sea of Jurassic and Triassic … Continue reading →

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The Castle Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Visible from just outside the Visitor Center, the cragged hunk of ochre-colored Wingate sandstone known as “the Castle” is one of Capitol Reef National Park’s iconic landmarks. The monument’s blocky façade—the only surface seen by the vast majority of visitors—disguises … Continue reading →

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Halls Creek Narrows via “airport route” (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Hundreds of thousands flock to southwestern Utah’s Zion National Park each year to witness the famed Zion Narrows, where the majestic Virgin River has sculpted a 16-mile stretch of cavernous bends and twists seemingly unique in their beauty. Midway across … Continue reading →

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Sulphur Creek (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The 5.5-mile ramble down Sulphur Creek Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park has been held dear by residents of Utah’s Wayne County for decades. Rising visitation to Capitol Reef—as well as the advent of the Internet—has led to a wider … Continue reading →

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Goosenecks Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

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 … Continue reading →

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Hickman Bridge Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

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 … Continue reading →

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