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Capitol Gorge Trail, including the Tanks (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The mostly level and shady Capitol Gorge Trail continues up the narrow canyon where the scenic Capitol Gorge Road ends. A geological cousin of nearby Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge also played a central role in the area’s human history. For … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Creek slot canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Most desert rats in Utah’s canyon country will know of Capitol Reef National Park’s three most prominent slot canyons: Burro Wash, Cottonwood Wash, and Sheets Gulch. They will also be familiar with the short, family-friendly narrows in nearby Headquarters Canyon. … Continue reading →

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Frying Pan Trail and Frying Pan Canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Frying Pan Trail in Capitol Reef National Park is to many a connector route—a 3-mile route across high ridgetops linking Cohab Canyon with the Cassidy Arch Trail. It is often completed as part of a shuttle hike between historic … Continue reading →

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Golden Throne Trail and Golden Throne Canyon (Capitol Reef National Park, UT)

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The purpose of the Golden Throne Trail is to provide fine views of the trail’s namesake, a 7,042-foot sandstone dome that shines a deep yellow in the sun. However, visitors hoping to summit Golden Throne—or even to touch it—are likely … Continue reading →

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