Tag Archives: Sulphur Creek

Top 10 Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park’s “Frontcountry”

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

After spending four months as a seasonal interpretive volunteer at Capitol Reef National Park, I have completed a whopping 46 blog posts for Live and Let Hike about Capitol Reef, including 42 detailed descriptions of the park’s trails and routes. … 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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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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Upper Spring Canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

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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Sunset Point Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Not surprisingly, one of the most popular questions at the Visitor Center in Capitol Reef National Park is: “Where should I go for the sunset?” Well, we have a hike for that—aptly named the “Sunset Point Trail.” This short jaunt—2/3 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

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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