Quick Take
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a place of contrasts. Our second day in Capitol Reef National Park started with a mission - apple pie from the Gifford House.
Places We Visited
Pick a stop to see its story and photos.
Capitol Reef started with the roadside history layer: Fremont petroglyphs, ranger context, and the easy-to-access cultural sites around Fruita.
Fruita carried a lot of the human scale of the park, from the orchard and Gifford House to barns and old buildings tucked into the valley.
Hickman Bridge gave the park its first bigger hike and natural arch moment.
The Fremont River Trail added wildlife, cottonwoods, and a quieter river corridor feel.
Cassidy Arch brought the longer rock walk and one of the park's signature hike payoffs.
Petroglyph Boardwalk
Capitol Reef started with the roadside history layer: Fremont petroglyphs, ranger context, and the easy-to-access cultural sites around Fruita.
Fruita Historic District
Fruita carried a lot of the human scale of the park, from the orchard and Gifford House to barns and old buildings tucked into the valley.
Hickman Bridge Trail
Hickman Bridge gave the park its first bigger hike and natural arch moment.
Grand Wash
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Fremont River Trail
The Fremont River Trail added wildlife, cottonwoods, and a quieter river corridor feel.
Capitol Reef Approach Camping
Cassidy Arch Trail
Cassidy Arch brought the longer rock walk and one of the park's signature hike payoffs.
Capitol Reef Schoolhouse
Hollow Mountain Gas Station
South Klondike Bluffs Road Camping
Capitol Reef Exploration
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is a place of contrasts. Red rock cliffs stretch for miles, but right in…
Cassidy Arch Trail
Our second day in Capitol Reef National Park started with a mission - apple pie from the Gifford House. The…