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Cathedrals Trail (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The 60-mile Cathedral Valley loop drive serves as the departure point for six short hiking trails in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. When completed in a clockwise direction, the sixth and final hike reached along the way is the 1.1-mile … Continue reading →

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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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Durfey Canyon / Boy Scouts Trail (Fishlake National Forest, UT)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

There is so little information on the web about this scenic yet obscure hike outside Bicknell, Utah that even its name is in doubt. According to National Geographic’s 1995 “Trails Illustrated” map of the area, it is called the “Durfey … Continue reading →

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