Capitol reef national park is another beautiful park in utah. For most visitors to capitol reef national park, short day hikes are a perfect way to explore the park. Capitol reef national park topographic map and nearby trails. The 10 best capitol reef national park hotels where to stay. Capitol reef national park 2020 all you need to know before. Capitol reef national park is one of over 400 parks in the national park system. The park preserves unique geologic features, important. And the otherwise excellent hiking guide to the park also shows only general areas of the park, and not close up trail routes. Hiking route descriptions can be downloaded and printed off as well. Before hitting the road, check out our guide below so that you can get the most out of your visit to the park. Capitol reef national park is an american national park in southcentral utah. It is about 70 miles long north to south, and at its widest, only about 10 miles wide east to west. Note the route and road type of the main roads and different sections of the park, such as cathedral valley, fruita historic district and muley twist canyon, before you decide on where to stay and what park entrance to use.
Capitol reef national park is a place of dramatic beauty and. The park preserves unique geologic features, important archeological evidence, diverse plant and animal communities, and the homesteads and stories of early mormon pioneer settlers. Top 10 hikes in capitol reef national parks frontcountry. The park is approximately 60 miles 97 km long on its northsouth axis but an average of just 6 miles 9. Its more complicated than it looks in person, right. Capitol reef national park encloses a 100 mile long ridge of rock that was thrust up from the earth millions of years ago. Geologic map of capitol reef national park and vicinity, utah. The incredibly diverse landscape also supports a plethora of animal life from desert big horn sheep to the yellowbellied marmot to the bluntnosed leopard lizard. Media in category maps of capitol reef national park the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Capitol reef national park all you need to know before you. Bryce canyon national park c a t h e d r a l h a r t n e t r o a d r o a d fruita historic district glen canyon national recreation area national park service capitol reef national park s c e n i c d r i v e roads may become impassable due to weather. It has information about the park, for getting in, about a few attractions, and about accommodations in the park. This park travel guide to capitol reef national park is a usable article.
Capitol reef national park official map capitol reef. Capitol reef national park university of texas at austin. Since its designation as a national park in 1971, the majesty of capitol reef has. It is the middle of the five utah national parks, the others being arches, canyonlands, bryce canyon, and zion. One of four usgs maps detailing the area around capitol reef national park and glen canyon circa. Bryce canyon national park c a i n e v i l e w a s h r o a d fruita historic district glen canyon national recreation area capitol reef national park s c n i c d r i v e 24 24 12 12 24 72 276 north 0 0 5 miles 5 kilometers picnic area campground primitive campground ranger station distance unpaved road indicator high clearance 4wheeldrive. Sep 03, 2009 topo map of escalante quadrant, ut circa 1886. National geographics trails illustrated map of capitol reef provides unmatched detail of the park to meet the needs of amateur and experienced outdoor enthusiasts alike. An adventurous person could use this article, but please feel free to improve it by editing the page.
Hiking in capitol reef will expose you to these and other wonders, including the park s many arches, canyons and natural bridges. The capitol reef national park map is 18 wide x 24 tall. Bettye and i have hiked trails in most of our wonderful national parks, but our hike through beautiful cohab canyon to the high point overlook is particularly memorable. See also, top 10 hikes in capitol reef national parks backcountry, or, for a complete list of hikes, check out the capitol reef hiking guide. Capitol reef national park is a united states national park, in southcentral utah.
Click the image to view a full size gif 300 kb or download the pdf 250 kb. The 10 best things to do in capitol reef national park. This is the full capitol reef map, showing the roads, campgrounds, the fruita area, and. Book your tickets online for capitol reef national park, capitol reef national park. Capitol reef national park, map 267 by national geographic maps. The summer sun is intense, and some trails rise to 6,900 feet 2,100 m in elevation. Capitol reef national park maps usa maps of capitol reef. Visiting utahs capitol reef national park with kids. The waterpocket fold defines capitol reef national park. A nearly 100mile long warp in the earths crust, the waterpocket fold is a classic monocline. Capitol reef national park is a hidden gem located in the waterpocket fold, a wrinkle in the earth that extends nearly 100 miles through southcentral utahs red rock country. Capitol reef national park map art prints, poster art, wall.
Fruita historic district see map above includes the fruita schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, the gifford house store. Visit this page to get maps to the many great national parks and recreation areas surrounding capitol reef national park. Hiking and backpacking at capitol reef national parks traveler. This page was last edited on 1 september 2019, at 01. But there are some incredible backcountry adventures for those looking to explore the hinterlands. Maps capitol reef country capitol reef national park. The strata forced upward folded back on itself, trapping water in the process a waterpocket fold. Nov 26, 2019 this capitol reef national park map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this quiet recreation area in utah. Theres easy access to a petroglyph site and the hickman bridge trail is a comfortable walk to a pleasant family destination. Fruita area map and guide capitol reef became a national monument in 1937 and a national park in 1971.
Official nps map of capitol reef national park in utah. It looks much nicer and gives you a better feel for the park. Hiking in capitol reef definitely requires a good topographical map. Getting to capitol reef national park national parked. Dec 10, 2019 a visit to capitol reef national park with kids can easily be combined with arches national park, canyonlands national park, bryce canyon national park, and zion national park, making for one epic road trip. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Geologymapsgeological mapsnational parks and reserves. Official capitol reef national park map pdf my utah parks. Park brochure map 920 kb file park brochure cover 1,549 kb file junior ranger booklet in english trip. Get free email communications from fodors travel, covering mustsee travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion. The map given to tourists at the park visitor center does not show either developed trails or cross country routes. Capitol reef national park backpacking and hiking trails. Capitol reef national park is located in a remote area of southcentral utah. Southern utah travel information on the north rim grand canyon, zion national park, lake powell, kanab and bryce canyon nation park visit the heart of the parks.
The park is approximately 60 miles 97 km long on its northsouth axis and just 6 miles 9. Capitol reef national parks conservation association. Capitol reef national park is one of utahs finest geologic parks. Erosion subsequently created marvelouslycolored and wildlyvaried rock formations of great beauty out of the ridge. Wilderness designation protects forever the lands wilderness character, natural conditions, opportunities for solitude, and scienti. Capitol reef national park 2020 all you need to know. Department of the interior capitol reef national park. This was my first time seeing petroglyphs in person and it was an awesome experience.
Capitol reef national park is located in southcentral utah abutting glen canyon national recreation area on the south and grand staircaseescalante national monument to the west. There are 15 day hiking trails with trailheads located along utah highway 24 and the park s scenic drive. Request a few more visitor guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. Nov 05, 2009 capitol reef national park is a place of dramatic beauty and serenity so remote that the nearest traffic light is 78 miles away. Top things to do in capitol reef national park fodors travel. You can download and print more maps, trail guides, and brochures at our brochures page. This capitol reef national park map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this quiet recreation area in utah. Setting our camera on a rock and using the timer, our joy for having. Visitor center 24 24 12 24 72 276 0 0 5 miles 5 kilometers h picnic area campground. Capitol reef national park is characterized by sandstone formations, cliffs and canyons, and a 100mile long bulge in the earths crust called the waterpocket fold. We drove through the park, getting out many times for photos. Capitol reef national park map capitol reef national park. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park.
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