Tag Archives: Chimney Rock

Sulphur Creek (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

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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Upper Spring Canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

Spring Canyon—a winding gorge that cuts roughly east-west through Capitol Reef National Park—is traditionally segmented into two parts: a lengthy upper section beginning outside the park’s western boundary and a shorter, narrower lower portion that spits out at the Fremont … Continue reading →

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Lower Spring Canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on March 11, 2015 by

Spring Canyon—a popular overnight destination in Capitol Reef National Park—is often considered in two separate parts: a lengthy upper canyon that begins outside the park’s western boundary and a roughly 7-mile lower portion. Chimney Rock Canyon, accessed by way of … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on February 23, 2015 by

Three miles east of Capitol Reef National Park’s western boundary, the Chimney Rock Trail is the first of the park’s hikes reached by east-bound travelers on Utah’s Highway 24. While the highlight of the 3.6-mile stem-and-loop is the rock itself, … Continue reading →

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The Motorman (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

After a failed attempt earlier this month when I unintentionally ended up at a higher, more distant point, I returned to the area two weeks later seeking out a rock feature known as “The Motorman” in western Capitol Reef National … Continue reading →

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Point 6,230′ (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

Visible from Highway 24, the monolith known only as Point 6,230’ is an impressive hunk of deep red Moenkopi rock rising above a snaking maze of crumbly canyons in western Capitol Reef National Park. Though not the highest of the … Continue reading →

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