Capitol Reef National Park
The Waterpocket Fold & historic orchards
Capitol Reef is the quietest of Utah’s Mighty 5 — a 100-mile wrinkle in the earth’s crust, with slot canyons, petroglyphs, and pioneer fruit orchards you can still pick. Spring and fall are best.
What to see
The top things to see in Capitol Reef are Capitol Reef Scenic Drive, Hickman Bridge, Fruita orchards & barns, Cassidy Arch. Start with the scenic drive into the cliffs if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
- Hickman Bridge
- Fruita orchards & barns
- Cassidy Arch
- Cathedral Valley (4WD)
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